Smell of Rain

Countdown (self-talk)



20/05 - this is gonna be a good week, a good plan on Friday



21/05 - Checking calendar: wow, can't believe this, it's just 2 days away



22/05- Finally, I can say I'll be watching "X X X" tomorrow



& 23/05 - sms from Anne: "Today is the day!"
Staircase to Mount Sophia.

This is midway to the top.

Estimates: 9 X 13 steps

It's as though we were visiting some Religious Temple (have to climb a long way to show sincerity)

Done with the stairs, but where's Sinema?

It's getting dark, 20 mins to show time.

It's not that far after all, we are reaching soon!

Waiting outside the general office. We called the in charge to enquire on the exact location.

Probably due to miscommunication, we went out of OldSchool & went trekking round Mount Sophia & realised tht we went wrong direction.

The lady had to come out & pick us.

& it was just 15 - 20 steps from general office to the ticketing office.

Lucky, Anne bought me chocolate croissant to keep me happy along the adventure.

Theatre is super cosy.

Red lengthy sofa.

It started with an ancient movie thriller....so old tht the correct way of reading the words is from right to left instead of the usual way of left to right.

& Tad dahhh!!! & this is what I had been looking forward to.

Smell of Rain

Characters: Xiao Qi , Li er & Kong Long

& one abusive father (whom I think is too young to be a father of Li-er)

The legend- "light up the darkness"

Letters from Iwo Jima- "Everything happens in 3 times"

I have my favourite phrase/questions/statement from Smell of Rain too.

"What are you afraid of?"

"No reliance, no expectation" "no expectation, no pain"

Featured song: 到达

Can't find the one by Nat

Here's another version:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LkSyNtVZ-o

"My Ranting"

The rain is my solace

Silence is my world

Believing is what I need to believe.

The smell is my reminder

Familiarity is my fear

Hiding is what I do to resolve.

She bears the same name.

Is this fate, coincidence or a challenge to face my fear?

你是不喜欢我, 还是不敢喜欢我?

Shokudo

Lunch with Vanie: にほんりょうり
Shokudo @ Raffles City Shopping Centre.
Anime on wall are deco of kids' corner.
Japanese restaurant with Marche concept. They also have western food like burgers & Vanie's love: Rosti.

Curry rice, assorted sashimi, Rosti, Chawamushi & Sliced pork omelette.






Food are average, better ones can be found @ Central & Liang Court. But If you like the idea of "shopping ard for food"or getting thrilled by Japanese style/words/ambience like me.... you may give it a try. So this won't be under "I Recommend" category.




& Here's I Recommend 3.

If you are a 抹茶 lover like me, Ocha Ocha is a paradise.

A whole list of beverages, all available in freeze (ice blended) or rocks (just ice).

Must try: Too excited tht I had forgotten to take note of the dessert name.

It's pudding: Creamy & smooth, not very sweet & has an uber strong green tea taste.

However, service staff were disorganised. Forgotten abt the green tea cotton cake & worse was one of 'em just put (not serve) the pudding on an uneven surface.

It's been a sinful week, I'll go for jogging tml morning!

Dora's Pirate

Charity event: Dora's Pirate Adventure Party for children

2 hrs event, Nickelodeon, the National Library Board & Starhubbers help to facilitate the birthday party.
I was a little worried of not able to handle this task yet I wanna help.

Didn't attend the briefing held on Friday, I was even uncertain & jittery.
Phew! Awesome Emcee demonstrated the games & activities, highlighted what to take note blah blah blah. Conclusion is be happy & play with the kids!!!

Most Kids are adorable. We asked if they want to wear their kerchief from goodies bag. Because there were so many of us... we didn't know, one of the kido got a little fed up & said:"You're already the fifth person asking this." & I went "oopz, sorry." Haha. (Anne was the fourth)

I enjoyed the games! I went up stage & joined 'em. As mentioned by the emcee: "Kids like to watch & follow what you are doing." , so we were the motivators... gesturing what to do, like saluting or putting both hands on hip... when emcee said: "Pirates, Dora. etc" Everybody got so excited! I think I was part of them... cos i was giggling none stop.

They were required to imagine "walking on sea of rocks, butterflies, darkness!" Ooh! I love " 1 - 5 & freeze" all of them were so serious when they were "freezing". Also in the game, they had to find their so called treasure (it's costumes). They had to sing & dance.. & I followed. I never knew I could sing & dance to Children song! At that moment, I felt like one of Hi-five characters!

For the last segment, they had to make their own pirates' flag & hat. We had to help them with the double sided tape, markers, stickers.. & basically, making sure the everyone was okay & doing the right thing. I was seated besides a grp of kids while they were decorating their hats. There was this little cutie called Wen Qian. She turned to me & asked: "Teacher, can i write Dora is pretty on the hat?" Woah, Teacher... I tried to use my most encouraging tone of voice & said:"Sure" =D

The Finale was cutting the huge birthday cake. I've never sang birthday song in this volume. I was practically sing-shouting... to make the children happy & it works! That moment sharing the joy & laughter is priceless.

They were dismissed as according to their hat colour, for refreshments. We helped out to make sure everyone got their drinks & cakes. Kids with traces of chocolate cream on their mouth, just melts my heart.

Cheers to all teachers, I think i can understand your passion.

It felt like a mini gym work out.

*No picture to share. As you can see, there was no chance to hold a camera.

Sunset way

I Recommend 2: Exploring Sunset way.

The Daily Scoop.

Great savings!
1 scoop + waffles/brownie =$5.20

Similar to Tom's palette & Haato's concept. They have interesting flavours like cherry brandy, surprising coconut, Chendol etc.
Sunset Tavern's Mocktails & Cocktails

Lychee mint

Midori

Sunset Tavern

Blue Bird Paradise

Chocolate Haze

(starting from top left, anti-clockwise)

The drinks tht we tried are not as fantastic as it sound.
However, ambience, choice of music & friendly svc staff are the pulling factors... Maps & Reviews


My Mum's favourites!

Traditonal butter cream cakes from Balmoral Bakery.

They also sell pies (chicken, beef, curry etc)

























Celebrating Germ*'s birthday @ Rong Guang BBQ

Yummy!
Must try: Sambal Stingray.

broadway beng 3

Broadway Beng 3

Ho sei bo! (Hokkien) LOL!

Life's like a circle!

I supposed to catch this on 30th April. I gave it a miss because of an impt mission. I thot I had to wait till next year for broadway beng...

Big cow's cousin bought the tix & couldn't make it due to business trip & my second chance came!

woo hooo!!!










Seated first row, tht's why i could get this shot before the show started.

While waiting for Anne ...









I think unhappy things has to take place to moderate happiness in my life.
The usual way of saying: you need to be sad to feel happiness.

However, bad/unhappy events do not pull me dwn
because 爱拼才会赢!!!

"I will change..."

"Dare ga kizu ita, dare ga shinu demo ii, sore demou ore wa kangai iinai
Ore wa kawatte. Ano nikushimi no ninnen."

"Wakaranai demou ii, anata kankei nai kara. Ore wa ima wa kurushii.. Naitte kuru. Demou daijoubu. Mou osoi kara, anata hayai nette kudasai. Gomen ne... kono jikan ni...Oyasumi"

"wakatta"

私のお母さんです。

Huskie

Darling Huskie

Bkstage

Behind the scenes . . .
From the label to the way they managed our costumes with safety pins & zip-lock bags...


The wardrobe staff love their job!

No mistakes! I know this was posted in the previous entry.

+Full view, red arrow: This is one of the super nice & hardworking wardrobe lady.

Once I didn't take the "mask" even after a few reminders... & she brought it to me @ the training place (3-4 mins walk)
Thumbs up!

=) ^_^ (",) ("p) ^-^ ;)

THK

Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society Charity Show

Starhubbers @ Mediacorp for charity!

Trainings & rehearsal over a period of 3 weeks.

Busy schedules.

But I was enjoying every moment. Even if I was gloomy or cranky... it didn't last more than 15 mins!

It brings me bk to those days in band practices: Team work!

It made a difference in my life.

I'm sure it's obvious. Cos, I'm much wordy now!

Together with the kids @ the waiting area.

The sweetest thing: Little Emily.

She's like a doll!

Magical hands & little Francis.

Us, Emily & her best friend(Ervin wong or sound alike)

Essentials: the interior of TV theatre

Before the show.

We're not nervous @ all.

Me: GUARDING the towels. If you refer to the video clip posted on 6th May.

These towels were meant for artistes.

LOL!

Instructor: Tak Kor (Cantonese)

He's from HK. I've never heard so much Cantonese in my life! My colleagues were my translators.

Daren, Nat & Ben!

& we're the "leg girls" - Synchronized swimming.

My fave: "杨志龙!!!"

I'd rushed to TV to watch him.

I had never imagine these moments:

Contrary to the Cool image on media, this friendly chap has a "contagious laughter".

His fan club name: NATurallyNat

says it all!

Me with other artistes

Interesting role plays:

In one cab, we were radio deejays.

In the other, we became part-time production crew.

& here's the best:

"这些新人没看过!" from one of visitors @ shelter of Radio gate.

After the performance:

Finally, we're

COLOURFUL!

Hubbers in black

So far, the best chapter of 2008...



05:05 => Tht's me @ the corner.

Coffee club (Holland V)

The only group photo, cos David don't like to take photo...

= )

My God Son is a total star!

Reyes's friendster

Vanie's collection of photos in KL:

My facial expression, my purple tee against the red chair, busy background, I was in a relaxing mood.

I love this.

Me & my dry, medium length, red bleached hair.

Having ice cream @ Haato (S'pore)

Trying on the scarf tht Diana knitted for me.

I like the colours.

Profile view

My new short & dark brown hair :)

Us in common: Neighbourhood. Secondary school. Band. Nite Cycling. Roti Prata!

ym picture

Light up the darkness

:Ym took this pic.

"友達,君は一人じゃない。"

Hubbers

Happie!
























This is friendship.

The Hubbers!




































01/03/08: Michael's House warming.
Billing/GE of Training batch:C44