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outdoors

2008-06-11T02:41:00.000-07:00

It was such a nice sunny 2-3 weeks in Stockholm.
Today the weather has turned nicely cold.
But there's no more sun. =(
Perhaps it'd be better in Norway?
To our last BBQ outdoors!

Role Playing

2008-06-11T02:26:00.000-07:00

Clarice: You promised you'll play! :)

Role Playing. It's nothing to do with what everyone has in their mind when they see those words.
It's like a talking adventure board game where you can be a character.
It's really quite fun.
I'm an Elf Wizard.
Cast magic spells such as "acid splash" and "ray of frost" on weird creatures that attack me.
I have a club, long sword & long bow.
Martin plans the routes and the adventure and doubles up as a character in the story.
I'm a geek, I know.

Grad trucks

2008-06-11T02:21:00.000-07:00

Zhi: Thanks! It's so hard to capture the spectacular view with the camera. Thank goodness for Photoshop.
I agree with you! We should all do a shot in the studio. It's be cool! A get together with crazy photos in our gown would be nice too!

When these students graduate from HIGH SCHOOL (Secondary School)
they hire trucks, load their friends on
with music blasting they party through the streets!
Cool!
When trucks meet the spray drinks at each other.
Imagine if I did that for my grad party. Ha

Dinner with Erik

2008-06-11T02:19:00.000-07:00

Courtesy of Erik (Martin's Brother)
Swedish Style Chicken Curry.
Appetizing. One of those with the sauce you'll wanna lick of the plate. ;)

Sweden Day

2008-06-11T02:15:00.000-07:00

6th of June 2007, what was I doing?
It's the Swedish National Day.
We went for "Tasty Swweden" (Translated) at Kungstragården.
Yellow and Blue, the colours of Sweden. ;)

Dinner with NCST

2008-06-10T15:30:00.000-07:00

Sushi, good company
& a yummy....
Chocolate Pizza with Strawberries and Bananas & Pears baked in Cinnamon

Bullar

2008-06-10T13:39:00.000-07:00

Martin & I made some Swedish Bullar! (Cardammon Buns)
They were really chewy and delicious.
The receipe:

150g of butter
5dl of milk
one packet of wet yeast
1-1/2 dl of sugar
2tsp of cardammom
1tsp of salt
Add enough flour to make a nice dough.

Melt the butter, add enough milk to make the mixture finger-warm.
Add this mixture into a mixing bowl with the wet yeast. Mix well.
Add the remaining milk. Mix.
Add sugar,salt,cardammom.
Add the flour until the dough is nice. Mixing the flour in.
Leave to rise for 30minutes.
Roll the dough out. Cut dough up into 1.5 inch strips.
Add cinammon + butter + sugar mixture in the dough strip.
Roll them along into buns.
Leave them to rise for 30minutes.
Preheat the oven at 250degrees.
Bake for 5-8minutes.
It's the receipe behind the ICA Vetemjölk (Flour Packet)
We give this receipe 4 stars!

IQube

2008-06-04T16:06:00.000-07:00

I was at IQube yesterday. In short, IQube is an incubator who aids entrepreneurs with all the admistrative, sales, marketing mess that they worry about and provide a conducive infrastructure to just focus on your product. Support, that's what all entrepreneurs need! Very well thought and I'm looking forward to see how IQube Singapore turns out.

Johan Staël von Holstein is the founder and CEO of the company.Very inspirational guy. I like his take on life.
We need time to reflect on what goes on.
Is there a better way of doing this?
Is there anything I'm passionate about doing?
Study, work, study work study.
It's a marathon that doesn't end in Singapore.
Perhaps his view on work, is what's missing?
Do we have time to reflect?
When we have too much time, we may dangerously cross the line of being a bum.

I think it's interesting that IQube has specially taken in 10 women entrepreneuers in their incubator. They see a trend that more women are starting companies.
Do women need more support?
I believe women are equally capable.
The supportive touch that IQube proposes definitely would appeal to women entrepreneurs.
Perhaps we're more adverse to taking risks?
IQube lowers that risk barrier.

It's the people behind the idea that matter.
I totally agree.
You meet, impressions stick.
You make it, or you don't.
Something You can't fake.

But I wonder if there are cultural aspects of the decision that has to be taken into consideration?

- Style of presentation
Perhaps if the entrepreneur's style doesn't fit IQube, then it's too bad. IQube may or may not have missed out on a great idea, but I guess the entrepreneur just doesn't fit the bill.

- Lack of Individualism
We say 'Yes' a lot. We don't quite speak up. But an entrepreneur would be different? One who believes in certain values and ideas and will stick to it. Won't let the cultural difference of being Asian and European get in the way of communication.

Exciting observations.
I can't wait to see how things turn out.

I feel truly blessed that I was given the opportunity to experience entrepreneurship the way I have. Ever since I made the decision to go to Stockholm, it has been an eye opener, character development and the richest experience I can ever imagine for someone my age. I love my life.

Girlie moment

2008-06-01T16:39:00.000-07:00

These girls reminded me of us.
They looked really...cute. preppy.
Love to doll up.
Enjoy chatting over drinks. (Champaign, wine..and for some Beer-Shupin)
Girl time.
Enjoying the finer things in life in the company of good old friends.
Let's picnic? It'd be fun. Botanics? Drinks? Light food?
Sunglasses. We could choose a shady place?
What do you girls think?

Sandhamn

2008-06-01T15:21:00.000-07:00

Sandhamn, the pick for this weekend. It's 22 degrees outside and it was perfect to go into the archipelago. It's a nice getaway for a perfect Swedish summer. The archipelago islands are not "wow!" But it sure is a great place to just relax. There is nothing to do but to enjoy nature.
Fresh air.
Natural pine "airfreshener".

Roses Surprise

2008-06-01T02:58:00.000-07:00

Earlier in the day, I was craving for flowers...... (Hungry! hungry!)

Surprise!
Guess what I have for you?

He's really very sweet! =)

Bagel Street på St Eriksplan

2008-05-27T08:50:00.001-07:00

Bagel breakfast! A nice change from eggs, cereals and porriage. It's a recommendation from Hanna and Sebastian. The bagels were nicely chewy and was perfect with both the Turkey Ham with mustard and Italian salami combination.

Located at St. Eriksplan!

He got tired of my camera-whoring...

Rock Star look! I liked this picture! It looks like he's going to play the guitar!

It was a nice walk under the sun. I'm enjoying the Swedish summer. I hope the weather stays this way....

Scones

2008-05-27T08:41:00.001-07:00

Never had much time to bake in Singapore. Part of doing 'nothing' in Stockholm is baking. =) Made scones. English buns that is buttery. They're great with tea, jam and butter! Martin and my corridor mates loved them. Yay!

Even the scones were happy with themselves! Haha

Meeting with Anders

2008-05-27T08:25:00.000-07:00

Met up with Anders. We were at Melanders at Täby. They sell their catch and prepare great food with them! The fish and chips were delightful. The accompanying sauce was not the usual but one with curry....mmmm

Anders unfortunately fell ill. And I got the opportunity to drive a Manual Audi TT. Thank goodness for prior practice.

The Sun Is Out...

2008-05-27T08:11:00.001-07:00

The sun is out in Stockholm. It's an average of 16 degrees. Lovely, lovely weather. We've been sitting outside, reading and chilling. It's time to hit the archipelago!

Earlier that day, I drove the manual car. As you can tell from Martin's expression, he either has went crazy from my driving/ completely horrified/absolutely madly relived and happy to be back behind the wheel!

Food Food Food

2008-05-27T06:42:00.000-07:00

One of the best dinners! We always have fantastic dinners!

Jason Mraz

2008-05-24T02:13:00.001-07:00

How not to love this guy? Great music. Down to earth and funny....

Jason Mraz's Europe Backpack and gigs

Dinner at Paus

2008-05-18T05:55:00.000-07:00

We had dinner at Paus, last night.
Lamb was delicious. (jätte gott). So was the Veal.
The place was charming. Vintage. My favourite.
Best Swedish Food I've had during my time in Stockholm!
Met Martin's Friends' Sebastian & Hanna. Really nice and friendly.
They were great company. I absolutely had a lovely time.

Waiting for the bus........
Martin got hungry while waiting......

An unexpected meeting

2008-05-18T04:38:00.000-07:00

Checked facebook. Noticed one of those ads on the left hand side in Swedish.
- 'Jason Mraz Signering Och Akustiks Spelning på Bengans
(Jason Mraz Autograph session and Live Playing at Bengans)
The wonders of facebook!! Or else I would have never known and had the chance to talk and meet Jason Mraz.
It was definitely a chance of a life time.
He's one added bonus to my visit in Stockholm!
His album released on the 13th of May in Singapore & 14th of May in Sweden..
Days later.........17th of May, I hear him LIVE at Bengans on Drotningatan 20.
He was great. I really like this album.It's my favourite out of the rest.
Hugged him.
Got a signed autograph.
I DIDN'T GET A PHOTO. =(
Stupid ass lady- Vi ha igen tid. (We have no time)..argh
I was so close..
but well, I'll try to be contented.
One of my favourite songs, from his new CD...Fresh and live from Stockholm..Butterfly

Enjoying Life

2008-05-16T07:05:00.001-07:00

Gym.
Street Dance Classes.
Pilates.
Run.
Lunch.
Grey's Anatomy.

Clarice will be jelaous..

I love Tacos!

2008-05-16T06:50:00.000-07:00

After Martin made Tacos, I fell in love with them instantly! I only saw Tacos at Tacobell/KFC in Singapore. But they were not too appetizing. These were great.

Avocado + Cayenne + white pepper + paparika + some other spice that is in sweddish (have to find this out)
lettuce + onions + tomatoes
cream sauce
minced beef + taco spice
shredded cheese
wraps
YUMMY!
The Chef for last night!

This Season...

2008-05-16T06:16:00.000-07:00

Doris, this dress is for you...
It's quite an elegant, short dress.. You can wear it at night.. Let me know if you like it, if not I'll go change it for something else. The price is on the picture......

Hello from Stockholm

2008-05-15T01:10:00.000-07:00

I'm here in Stockholm. When I arrived last year I never thought I'd be coming back! My flight on Thai airways was not what I expected. No in-flight entertainment and I was left thirsty almost thoroughout the night. Well...the food was good?
Martin changed his brakes so that he can pick me up from Arlanda..... =) And I had pineapple rice waiting for me at home.......... heh
The first NCST face I met..guess who?

I really missed the pizzas in Stockholm. Clarice will testify to how yummy they are...

Our relationship revolves quite a bit around FOOD. How not to be when you're Singaporean. We love to eat and we sure love our food. Introducing...*drumroll*.. my mummy's fried egg receipe. It's really no biggie, but Martin LOVES it!
Fried Eggs + kepchup + light sauce + dark sauce..
I made some currywurst too. (Bratwurst + a little kepchup + curry powder)- adapted from something I had in Berlin!
H&M post is up next...
Doris: I bought you something.. please take a look and let me know if you like it, or else I'll get it changed to something else. =)

To be in control

2008-04-26T03:23:00.000-07:00

I'm grateful to have been given the chance to drive. I sit back behind the wheel, thinking, I AM IN CONTROL. I love it.
With the increasing oil prices, I've got to think carefully about the usage of the car. I may one day not be able to take leisure drives so casually anymore. At this moment in time, I bask in the freedom and control driving gives me.

Hej in Singapore

2008-04-15T11:12:00.000-07:00

I spotted a "Hej" in Singapore.

I love flowers

2008-03-13T09:25:00.000-07:00

Surprise Flowers...

On our way out....

2008-03-13T09:08:00.001-07:00

On our way out.....

Just For Fun

2008-03-13T08:58:00.001-07:00

Just For Fun....

Food Map!

2008-03-13T08:51:00.001-07:00

(Not drawn to scale!)
My food map for next week

Paris

2008-03-05T18:42:00.000-08:00

Reminiscing about my favourite part of the world -Paris. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to see everything and would really love to return to Paris soon. I had slightly more than 48 hours and had to factor in travelling time, to and fro from the ryanair airport.

I walked around Paris and while trying to look formy hotel, I found The Arc De Triompe.

From a distance I spotted lights from the Effiel Tower. It was so pretty! The night view of the Eiffel Tower cannot be missed!

The Lourve is a landmark one shouldn't miss while you're in Paris. It's a total maze inside. As I followed the craze of looking for the Mono Lisa (over-rated), I took in the other paintings that were around me. After awhile everything looks the same (Paintings of Wars, animals, Christ, random people). Paintings would make a lot more sense if I had audio tour guide which explains the motivations and meaning behind the painting.

This is the Mono Lisa. I think it's rather over-rated as I've seen nicer (in my opinion) paintings else where which are far more magnificent/mysterious/eye catching than the Mono Lisa. She is surrounded by barrier and sits at least 1.5 metres from viewing. Tourist crowd around her, to get a picture, (yes including me) just to say, I've been there.

i wonder how they managed to put together such a huge painting. The painter's neck must have ached!

Free admission for all visitors on the first Sunday of each month and on July 14 & admission is free for visitors under the age of 26 every Friday from 6 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (except for exhibitions in the Hall Napoléon). (I thought you might want to know this Zhi! heh :)

The food is expensive- YES. Accomodation is expensive- YES. But the odd balance of peacefulness and bustling of the city appeals to me. I wanna go back! Here's what I ate when I was there..
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And of course.... Baguettes! The french mustard went really well with the meats in the baguettes! And have Wine!! Wine is so cheap in France! OOh! The french crepes were pretty good too! Have them with chestnut spread!! (Buy me one if you come across any?)

Syl recommended these areas which I didn't have a chance to go, but will definitely try to next time.

st. germain area (also called the 6th arrondissement/quarter) or the marais area (the 3rd or 4th arr.)
La Duree on the champs elysees, it's like a place for afternoon tea and pastries and salads and sandwhiches etc.
for a typical french bistro can go to les deux magots in st. germain
my(Syl's) favourite chocolate eclairs ever at Cacao & Chocolate, 36 rue vieille du temple in the marais

Lastly, there's no real need to buy maps. I thought it was rather silly to buy maps as hotels/hostels always gave away free maps that were sufficiently comprehensive. Becareful of people who shove roses to you or want to tie a piece of string around you wrists. (they may want 10 Euros out of it after)

2007-08-10T18:13:00.000-07:00

He's good and he's cute...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swIKGLqIitI&mode=related&search=

NDP LIVE Webcast

2007-08-01T01:01:00.000-07:00

Ee can watch NDP live in Stockholm! =)

Official NDP2007 Website: http://www.ndp.org.sg/home.html
NDP Live Webcast: http://www.ndp.org.sg/infocomm/

2007-07-28T06:54:00.000-07:00

A little treat for us after our Swedish Paper! TGIF has the best Strawberry Margaritas in Stockholm! Singapore should use fresh strawberries!

The view from the Hilton bar we hung out at.

This weekend, there's a sailing competition in Stockholm. Pity Singapore is not taking part, the only Asien Representative is from Malaysia. Our next door neightbour. =) These large sailing boats are really magnific looking. Some even look like it's from Pirates! Lucky me. I get to see these sailing boats during Fika from our office patio!

It was a nice night to be out. The weather was lovely. Perfect infact. We should head out more to enjoy the Stockholm nights before Winter hits us! Sodermalm? We were joined by Bernice's and Harpreet's Collegue Erik.

My favourite Time of the year

2007-07-26T14:23:00.000-07:00

Christmas Tunes Dancing Aroun In My Mind...

2007-07-25T09:14:00.001-07:00

I miss these chicks!

Vi Sprang På Lunch

2007-07-25T06:57:00.000-07:00

Missing the taste of these.....

2007-07-22T07:44:00.000-07:00

I can roll Sushi!

2007-07-22T03:33:00.000-07:00

There's More...

2007-07-16T05:46:00.000-07:00

Stay tuned for Copenhagen & Norway.

Gotland

2007-07-16T05:25:00.000-07:00

I want to go back to this time in Gotland. It brings back so many sunny memories..

The Roses in Gotland were so lovely. They were everywhere, Red, Orange, White, Yellow..

Old Cars. My favourite!

Gotland, Visby, Faro (can't add the swedish vowels because I don't have a swedish keyboard), definately a must visit when anyone visits Sweden. Harpreet said you'll probably see more Swedes in Gotland than in Stockholm. It's true. It's a Swedish travel destination. A party place, a romantic old town surrounded by old castle walls, a sunny beach stretch, a quiet countryside drive. Now I know why it's a Swedish getaway for the weekend. Abosultely quietly stunning place.

Parents in Stockholm

2007-07-15T05:52:00.000-07:00

I've been on holiday for the past 2 weeks because...my parents were here to visit!! Time passed so fast and it felt like not long ago I took the arlanda express to pick them up. Just yesterday, I was all alone, on the Arlanda Express on my way back. I was really quite saddened..I wished I did more for them while they were here..

Mummy and Pa, I hope you guys enjoyed what I planned for you guys! Here's a slight peak into the 1000 photos that we took..

This is my favourite Picture of them from Stockholm. Don't they look like DJs to you?
Presenting DJ Ngs.

Zhi has Converted me into a Concert Addict.

2007-07-15T05:43:00.000-07:00

George Michael? Why the heck did we go for George Michael?
We went for the music! It's old school, concert was a tad bit cheesy, but his music was GREAT!
Kick start the concert with my favourite song..'Fast Love'...Played Amazing (my second fav. song)..Weiyi was satisfied with 'Faith' and wrapped up the whole concert with 'Careless Whisper' He was great live! His voice was simply..amazing..

The Best Clubbing Night I had it Stockholm..

2007-07-15T05:39:00.000-07:00

Entrance: Free

Superficial Door Men: none

Music: Fantastic

Ambiance: By the Sea, Fantastic!

Dinner with my Corridoor mates

2007-07-15T05:11:00.000-07:00

It's pretty empty now. Since its Summer and people have either finished with their education or are away...

London!

2007-07-09T10:59:00.000-07:00

Updates!! Its been awhile..there are cobwebs on this blog.. Here we go.. London!! (My attempt at something artistic.)

This was us clubbing in London. It felt like cheeky monkeys in Singapore? *lots of Indians* But we had fun anyhow.......... Thorpe Theme Park was a disappointment...

Lastly From London, is our Rock Band series Part 1. If you like what you see..stay tuned for more..haha

2007-05-04T06:26:00.000-07:00

Can some kind soul check this out for me and let me know if it sounds good?

Last Month's Monthy Office Bar

2007-05-04T04:21:00.000-07:00

It's now time for this month's office bar session...... ;)

I watched a soccer match (quite some time ago)

2007-05-04T03:41:00.000-07:00

I love to receive Singaporean visitors!

2007-05-02T04:47:00.000-07:00

When Nicholas and his family came up to Stockholm................

I found a fellow photo whore!

And someone who's crazy enough to do these silly things with me.......

I had lots of fun! Felt somewhat familiar, Singaporean, Donovan, Familish feeling.

I hope you had fun Nickholas! Hejdå! Vi ses på Christmas?

Looking forward to seeing mummy and pa up in June! Can't wait!

Snippets of My friends in Stockholm!

2007-04-16T16:19:00.000-07:00

When I see the rest of you, I will snap..no worries. Pin is a BIT hard! and ZHI too. But will try!

My latest package!!

2007-04-02T13:40:00.000-07:00

Special thanks to my mummy and daddy, my dear boyfriend, his mummy and of course Nicholas!!

A must go in Gamla Stan

2007-03-31T19:58:00.000-07:00

A really nice cafe at Gamla Stan. (it's supposedly a Gay Cafe)

A place I'll bring people who come visit me in Stockholm! (lucky you Nicholas)

Picnic out in the Sun! It's not so cold anymore!

2007-03-30T05:20:00.000-07:00

A bright and sunny Sunday morning, perfect for a picnic!

A Mat, Biscuits, Fruits, Wine and cards!

These dudes (below) provided us with music, blasting from their kitchen!

Thank you ZHI! I feel so loved!!

2007-03-20T12:44:00.000-07:00

A package from Singapore will ALWAYS put a smile across my face. If you could only see how happy I was when I received a note to collect my parcel...I was practically skipping to ICA.... Thanks Zhi!! *big hug from Stockholm to Singapore*
(I remember I had a big hug from Queensways to Oxley..that really stuck with me. I thought it was really sweet!)

Innovative Zhi who will always try to improvise!!

Pineapple tarts! Zhi's mum makes one of the best pineapple tarts! I feel so loved! Thanks dear..next time when you go away..(US) I'll send pineapple tarts up for you too!

Kiruna Trip.............

2007-03-14T04:18:00.000-07:00

I was at Kiruna last weekend!...It was one relaxing and beautiful winter weekend...
I'm going to miss waking up to wonderful colours in the sky.

We started off at lappis...Bernice came to send us off!

one-thousand, two-thousand, three-thousand..grenade! (Doesn't she look like a bomb shell heh)

The people on the trip... Sriram-Am i really going to Kiruna?

Dilip-'Skiing is better than snow boarding MAN...'

Leon-Camera man

Observant Edwin: 'aye, yellow-blue.yellow blue..Sweden colours!!'

Pre-flight drinking. Is Leon licking the glass?

After One hour and 20 mins, we are at the Kiruna Airport. Small Small place! First time travelling with no passport!

And a small plane too..

Guess who is who?

Our hotel...

The reception. It was a nice and homely small hotel. Nothing grand...But nice. =)

We were situation next to the train station..Sriram hopped on, and clinged on to the back, like how Indians do in India....(heh kidding)

Tied to the tracks, who's going to save me from the oncoming train?

Sriram meditating in a ice hut

Ice tables and ice chairs to chill in the middle of town. (and 2 lonely cans of beer on the table)

Eating out in the cold? We were that hungry...

Night activity before heading to bed...

BREAKFAST!!lots of breakfast meat, jam, milk, coffee, eggs...

Now we're off to an exciting day......

It was so cold that we froze into ice blocks!

Pretty aye? (I'm talking about the hearts!)

The streets were lined with really cute houses or cottages. Very different from housing estates in Singapore. I felt like I was walking through a town in The Sims..(Clarice do the houses look familiar to you?)

The child in us couldn't help not sliding down these slopes with a mat or a ..bath tub?

This looks like something from Calvin and Hobbes?

After all that exercise, it's nice to be relaxing in the snow?

Snow was about 1m deep, while racing up a snow 'hill', I got stuck!

Snow dive time.....

Frustrated with beer in Singapore not being cold for long? This is what we do here for quick and easy chilling!

Next Stop : Ice Hotel

This is my favourite part of the Ice Hotel.

It's no fun sleeping at Ice Hotel...

A picture that would be of interest to Eunice, Brian and Monkey?.....

Dilip looks so heavy here! haha
'wow...I've got so much more to go...long journey ahead...'

The prize goes to....

Sriram and Cheryl....

sore loser? haha

Dog Sleigh

Back to the hotel to prepare for....SNOW MOBIL!

But first, stop and admire the view...

SNOW MOBIL to see the Northern Lights!

'Don't mess with me!'

Some pre-'racing' ritual? haha they look like bulls!

A stop at a hut to have nice warm coffee and sandwiches

Our humourous guides. It was a fun experience. We got to see the northern lights. but sadly, no pictures.

The next morning, we went skiing!

Sriram, going up the ski lift at ease..(unlike Edwin haha)

Tired and scared to go up the slope to fall and get up, fall and get up...

Later..i managed to balance! whee!

Edwin too......Good job!

Sriram...conquering the slopes on his snow board

It was a great trip guys! Bye to Kiruna..bye to this wonderful winter weather...

On our way back, the flight at Kiruna got delayed..but that doesn't stop the fun. Bridge time..

On the Arlanda Express..tired faces.

I feel so much love even though I am far away in Stockholm. It's always nice to receive stuff Singapore!

2007-03-04T05:53:00.000-08:00

Will I be lucky enough to get more? haha

Thank you mummy, daddy and meimei!

For my baby sister..

2007-03-04T05:11:00.000-08:00

Hej! This is what i managed to buy for you during the christmas sale! I hope you can fit!!!

and...I received my letter from Singapore! Now you can tell pa that you sent me a letter and i haven't replied!

Happy Birthday Miao!

2007-03-03T17:23:00.000-08:00

Here's a little dedication to my dear Doris! For all those times...................

Grattis På födelsedagen Miao!! =) Du är 22 år gammal! I miss you. (I love you, I love you!-tilts my head towards your head) Will always remember those times in class! haha I hope on your birthday you'll look as happy as this....?

If for some reason, you aren't...don't get angry..................

We're all mature now.... More responsibilities, like "grocery shopping" and taking care of 'big babies' haha...(If i had a picture of zhi's halloween costume last year, i'd insert it in here, darn.)

I hope you will have a great day! Big hug from Stockholm to Singapore.
I miss you girls. Christmas is coming..haha Can't wait for christmas party 2007. This year i won't be co-ordinating Satarinas! haha for once!

Sluts?

2007-03-03T17:21:00.000-08:00

Nope, they are not selling sluts. Slut rea= Final Discount!

Fat Tuesday in Sweden!

2007-03-03T17:16:00.000-08:00

This is called a Semla! It's a traditional cake that swedes eat in February. (My post is a tad bit late, but better late than never) This is my office celebrating Fat Tuesday.

http://www.sweden.se/templates/cs/Article____14133.aspx

If anyone is interested to find out more about Fat Tuesday. It's also a time to enjoy oneself before the 40 days of lent. That's what is said on this site. =)

Where I live in Stockholm...

2007-03-01T15:16:00.000-08:00

This is where I stay. It's winter now, with Spring round the corner. The snow doesn't always look pure and christmasy, it's only when it's below 0 degress. So, nice snow or warmer temperatures. You choose...

Waiting by the bus stop. With a view like this, would one still complain about the cold?

Am i smoking in Stockholm?

2007-03-01T13:36:00.000-08:00

That is one big cig box!

Dear mummy, daddy and meimei, don't worry I am NOT smoking. It's the last thing I would do here. =) It's such a shot taken for fun.( JUST in case people start freaking out. )

"gloooory glory man utddddddddd, as the reds go marching UP UP UP".. I hope i get to watch a match when I'm in London. =)

It's lent...

2007-02-23T00:43:00.000-08:00

Something I'll share, from the Father at St. Eugenia:
Lenten fasts have a tendency to be oriented toward things like giving up food or television. But there are many other creative ways we can welcome Jesus’ healing touch this Lent. Below are some suggestions you may want to consider.

1. Fast from anger and hatred. Give your family an extra dose of love each day.
2. Fast from judging others. Before making judgments, recall how Jesus overlooks
our faults.
3. Fast from discouragement. Hold on to Jesus’ promise that he has a perfect plan
for your life (Jer. 29:11).
4. Fast from complaining. When you find yourself about to complain, close your
eyes and recall some of the little moments of joy Jesus has given you.
5. Fast from resentment or bitterness. Work on forgiving those who may have hurt
you.
6. Fast from spending too much money. Try to reduce your spending by ten
percent and give these savings to the poor.

A little bit more about work......

2007-02-18T07:10:00.000-08:00

For my father who is concerned about how work life is like for me, and those who are interested back home..here's a little glimps at life at Mabtech.

We've got a wonderufl view and it's facing the sea. Sometimes, i stare out of the window to see the viking cruise (cheap alcohol boat trip) go by and on the opposite side it is a big park called Djurgården, where you can take morning runs. (like our Bontanics).
I've got a collegue who's into doing potraits. He draws everyone in the office. This is one of me, done during a Fika (Coffee Break in swedish). So, does it look like me?

With a view like this and collegues who are so welcoming, it makes going to work more enjoyable. =)

What did I do on the 14th of February

2007-02-17T20:58:00.000-08:00

The Singaporean guys would love to know that in Stockholm, Valentine's Day is practically non-exisitant! Unlike Singapore where advertisements are just IN YOUR FACE, nice restuarants are fully booked and almost every girl on the streets is holding a bouquet of flowers (which suddenly cost 3 times the normal),no one

celebrates this day here.Lucky me got flowers, which didn't cost much. Right Dear?=)

Well, I didn't celebrate V-day in Stockholm, Although It would have be absolutely lovely to be walking hand in hand in the streets of Europe and sipping coffee in the cafes. But I had something more 'interesting' to attend to:

International Student's Dinner at the City Hall.

At the City Hall you will find the Blue Hall. The Blue Hall is where the nobel prizes are given out where a celebration dinner is held.(Cool aye?)

It was a buffet style dinner. The dinner was GOOD!

Images of the place....

The Entrance.......

The Second Floor.......

Some pictures of paintings on the walls!

The exterior of the City Hall..if you observe closely, the lake is HALF frozen! it's a beautiful sight!

Us at dinner..........................

It was one photo-whoring session...

Sriram, our senior, one of the photo whores in the group!

One of my favourite photos for the night..........(below)

We were NOT drunk! Although we may look like it!

It felt like February the 14th. And not Valentine's Day. A different feeling and a different way of looking at 14th Feb ....

A dedication to my dear Eunice!!

2007-02-17T20:52:00.000-08:00

You girls weren't there at the airport when i had to unpack as my luggage was very overweight. In the process I took out quite a few things...Eunice would be glad to know that I have received my HAIR DRYER in a parcel sent by my mummy.

So everytime I look at it, I can think of you. HAHA

Don't you feel special? heh

Our Tiresome but worthwhile supermarket trips.

2007-02-17T20:25:00.000-08:00

The Usual Supermarket Gang! Long trips, but only it's fun because of them!

A Special Picture taken for Donovan! They've got so much cheese dear! You'll be one happy man inthis supermarket!!

Mummy: Look! The tomatoes look really fresh!

Had to make the words larger so that my mummy can see. ssssh..heh

Grocery shopping in Singaporee is a lot better! Prices are way cheaper in Singapore. You can't find fresh, from the market, meat or fish here. And, if you do, it is very expensive! But we're surviving well! very well in fact with whatever we can find to cook. Im really proud of our dinners. It's a proper meal and it's something to look forward to after a long day at work!

More of Stockholm..

2007-02-08T07:17:00.000-08:00

The Tunnelbanna, subway in Stockholm.

The train system is very efficient. Plus you can check what time and when the trains would come on..www.sl.se This includes the bus schedule too! SO, by right, one should not be late. by right.
Grocerry shopping!

The First week in Stockholm....

2007-02-08T02:07:00.000-08:00

When we first arrived at Lappis! (where we live)

This is the 'scenic' lake behind Lappis.

It started snowing (barely) the day we arrived. It was all so exciting (then)..

Day 2...At Gamla Stan. (Old Town of Stockholm)

(A pretty lane with Christmas deco still up)
A Protestant-German Church
Replicas of these colourful buildings are made and sold to tourist!
I won't have to go to Botanic Gardens to see this! They are everywhere! Edwin and Vig's duck is called....?

Sightseeing

2007-02-02T03:28:00.000-08:00

But when we have dinners in.....yum!

2007-01-31T14:03:00.000-08:00

when we eat out............................

2007-01-31T13:59:00.000-08:00

2007-01-29T03:34:00.000-08:00

Today I was on my way to work, listening to my mp3player..
and...it felt kinda weird to be listenig to Jay Chou. Suddenly chinese music sounds so foreign.. It felt good anyhow.

Hi From Stockholm!

2007-01-23T14:29:00.000-08:00

So..i talked about blogging and updating everyone regularly. But it's really a lot harder than i thought. So..All I have been able to come up with is..A picture of my room.

stockholm is beautiful! It's snowing right now. Yes, it is bloody cold and not all that fun anymore. But it's an experience I definitely would not regret. Hopefully will get to play in the snow soon.

What have i been up to.. Shopping (which is WONDERFUL, a pair of ZARA jeans for $22 bucks), Sight Seeing (I was in the old town of stockholm and one of the lanes looked like diagon alley! It's so ancient. The architecture in Europe is just magnificient), Cooking is pretty fun and My work has been incredibly interesting. I will update and supplement with more pictures soon. (I Hope)

On the whole, I've been having a lot of fun! Something really crazy happened today, every Tuesday actually. At Lappis where i stay, students will shout from their windows at 10pm. It's a tradition. I've only heard of this absurb story before arriving at Stockholm. BUT today, it was crazy will walking back to my room! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! haha It's to destress. Maybe Singapore should do that too!

That's all for tonight. Stockholm is 7hours behind Singapore. It's 11.33pm here and just awhile ago I heard the Singapore anthem on the radio. Gotta get used to the time difference. Night!

Raffles Hotel Buffet..the ambiance was simply wonderful!

2006-08-11T02:29:00.000-07:00

sfx cantten duty part one =)

2006-08-07T10:15:00.000-07:00

EDB's Get Fit Day at Sentosa

2006-08-07T09:53:00.000-07:00

My work place..

2006-08-07T09:49:00.000-07:00

Dinner with my collegues...

2006-08-07T09:30:00.000-07:00

Dance catch up session..it's been 2 years

2006-08-07T09:28:00.000-07:00

Lunch at Menotti

2006-08-07T09:24:00.000-07:00

My daddy's birthday!

2006-05-30T10:12:00.000-07:00

Steam Boat Set Dinner, $18. Lobster, crabs and live prawns included. Free flow of chicken wings to BBQ, sausages, sting ray..yum!

The past few days..

2006-05-30T10:02:00.000-07:00

I am officially broke.

Shu Pin's Back, their first trip in my new room!

2006-05-25T22:15:00.000-07:00

A visit back to CJC

2006-05-24T05:45:00.000-07:00

Went back to CJ for dance. Got me feeling all nostalgic. I really miss the experience i had with CJC's Dance. Let's do this again...

simple things that some would see pass

2006-05-23T08:39:00.000-07:00

I was totally drained today, however i dragged my ass to church.
(cos i promised to be there)
i thought i was going to crash my car in the process.
sounds silly, but i was so afriad, i started praying.

1.5hrs later..

i was on my way home. Only after i dropped my friend off, did i realised that in a strange way i felt my prayers answered. Cos a friend , someone i'm barely close to, was sent to keep be awake through my journey back home. In the process, i forgot about my tiredness..and how drained i felt... =)

Am now strangely happy..

Tea for two

2006-05-23T03:59:00.000-07:00

Catch up session with this special lady is always enjoyable. I'm so glad we managed to find time to meet. Our schedules are always clashing.

Thanks for the wonderful time dear. =)

Pizza day

2006-05-22T02:25:00.000-07:00

It's funny how my mum likes pizza..This day was her idea.

the trainings

2006-05-22T01:42:00.000-07:00

Zhi:when i get well we should get back on our training schedule. hows training coming along for you?

My New Room

2006-05-22T00:24:00.000-07:00

my own private space. SMALLER than the older room. i sacrificed and gave it to my sister.. but well...the present one is cosy..=)

pizza day!

2006-05-03T07:57:00.000-07:00

it'll be about week till i get to see my pizza man...

2006-04-27T00:45:00.000-07:00

why is it that on this blog i can't have coloured text?

while running today i decided that these are some stuff i wanna do...

1. stay at scarlet hotel

2. learn french

3. listen to a court hearing. (it's possible right kelvin?)

4. go to the tree top walk

5. watch a movie alone

nothing unattainable..the list is non exhausive! i'm in the holiday mood..oh yeah..the holidays are here!! hopefully when im bored i'll remmeber that i have this documented here..

foood foood foood...

2006-03-20T19:17:00.000-08:00

The Chef's supper recommendations?

supper attire

2006-03-20T18:45:00.000-08:00

Seriously wasn't planned

miao miao's birthday..

2006-03-20T18:32:00.000-08:00

a peek into doris' birthday surprise..
collaboration between Beeeee! & Shu and moi.

burn the floor

2006-03-13T19:43:00.000-08:00

i can't go and watch. there's student rates at $28! and sadly i got an exam that day. =(

http://www.burnthefloor.com.sg/story.html

2006-03-05T06:57:00.000-08:00

do you believe in angels? there are angels in which we can't see..
but sometimes we meet human angels..
people who just do the little things that brighten up our days without knowing it..
thanks for being my angel.. =)

oreo cheesecake

2006-02-01T19:13:00.000-08:00

kelvin's gift

2006-01-15T07:45:00.000-08:00

It's been awhile since i played with lego. heh

2006-01-11T09:47:00.000-08:00

Eunice and I and the Bedok Ba Chor Mee