Everyone Can Do Abit For Environment The Environment is by far one of the issues most of us take for granted. It's somwhat invisible, intangible and the vastness of it somehow puts people off as to where to start or how their little efforts can do any good. What most of us forget that by being Green/environmentally aware ourselves is only the beginning; we often overlook the need to influence and affect people around us to be aware and lead environmentally mindful lifestyles. We are not asking everyone to go around hugging trees or orgainsing a protest against hunting endangered species, the list below is a good start which we think everyone can do...
15 Things You Can Do To Save the Environment
Reduce your driving (walk, bike, ride, take public transport, carpool).
Choose a more fuel efficient car.
Don't leave your TV, computers, DVD/VCD players on standby; it uses more electricity than the little red LED light!
Choose more energy-efficient appliances, especially major ones like refrigerators, aircons and water heaters.
Recycle everything you can: newspapers, cans, glass bottles and jars, aluminum foil, motor oil, scrap metal, etc.
Don't use electrical appliances for things you can easily do by hand, such as opening cans.
Plug off your Handphone charger when charging is completed.
Re-use bread bags and the bags you bring your produce home in.
Store food in re-usable containers, instead of plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Take unwanted, re-usable items to a charitable organization or thrift shop.
Don't leave water running needlessly.
Save some of your washing machine water.
Gargle your mouth with a cup of water instead.
Set your aircon temperature to 24-26C instead of below 23C.
Turn off the lights, TV, or other electrical appliances when you are out of a room.
Fill a 1.5/2L drink plastic bottle and leave it inside the WC; this will save you that same amount every time you flush the toilet.
Do not use the water heater on a hot afternoon! Use cold water in the washer whenever possible.
Print or copy on both sides of the paper.
Well spend $$ again.
Find this wallet good and cute so got it for my family.
Tonight have a wedding dinner to attend, i brought a new dress and a pair of shoes for the ocassion. Not to bad, at least it made me looks tall :) and manage to hide all my extra "tyres" heheh
But hor, I find my face and my shoulder should be thinner. Guess needs to look into these 2 areas + the "tyre" issue.
Guess maybe I should use the dream money to go for GYM course...wonder can or not. :P
Here is my DIY hairdo or the event:
Smart me right?
Went there on the 8 Dec 2008 with my family.
Not too bad, got free pots, a small packet of media and some basal seeds.
Here is the photo:
Last night after dinner this is what I saw:
Can you guess where are the lightings? It is in the west part of Singapore.
Also last night the moon was so round that I can't help taking a photo of it.
Now I know what my plant name exactly liao..the BIG one is known as N. ventricosa... think I shall name it Ventri
Also learnt last night that it needs strong light, but no no to strong sun, good drainage and no fertilizer required.
Now need to search for a good place to groom it :)
Hey, this is what I asked my hubby to get for me for this season.
Medium size pitcher flower about 8cm long.
This one have mini pitcher. Wonder when it will bloom.
Cute right? Hoping these pitcher plants will helps me to eat those insects. :P So that no more insects will attack my plants.
More Info about Pitcher Plants:
The Nepenthes plant, commonly known as the tropical pitcher plant also captures its prey by means of the pitfall method. Nepenthes are strikingly different in appearance than the other passive varieties of Carnivorous Plants. Pitchers are located growing from the ends of some leaves by what could appear to be an umbilical cord, called a tendril. Nepenthes pitchers also contain water and digestive enzymes like the Sarracenia and Darlingtonia. The prey is attracted to the pitcher in much the same manner, by color and odor. Downward pointing hairs inside the pitcher also make it very difficult for the visitor to escape. Some species of Nepenthes can grow pitchers large enough to capture small animals such as frogs, etc. For instance, the pitcher of the N. rajah can grow to be as large as a rugby football!
You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town.
He's making a list,
Checking it twice;
Gonna find out who's naughty or nice.
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town.
He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake.
With little tin horns and little toy drums
Rooty toot toots and rummy tum tums
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town.
He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake
Goodness sake.
You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming
Santa Claus is coming
Santa Claus is coming to town.
(Coming to town)
Santa's a busy man he has no time to play
He's got millions of stockings to fill on Christmas day
(Santa Claus is coming to town)
(Coming to town)
(Santa Claus is coming to town)
(Coming to town.)..
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So happy and surprised that my son knows how to sing the above. Good also I can have a free broadcast station. :P
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY FRENS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Since it is christmas soon, I must also bake a fruit cake.
So here is my version:
It's FREE! Thanks to my younger brother..hehhe
But this ice-cream log cake hard to collect, that day went to NorthPoint outlet, out of stock! Luckily managed to get hold of it on Thursday while I was in tour to get my coach tickets. It is so mini and it cost $26! If ask me to pay for it, my heart sure ache one. :P
Christmas is here again...so time to deco my christmas tree
This year is a special one as Joel helped me out 1 month back to deco the tree.
Maybe you can find some of his "naughty" creation on my christmas tree.
Also if you are keen, maybe you can try to spot your presents placed under the tree.
Oops...did take one with the lighting.
Also here is the christmas tree taken at Taka 3 weeks back.
Yeah..gotta a good bargin this week I think.
Finally I am going to Darwin. Think it is wet season there according to the web i nformation. Guess how much do I pay for my tickets? $999 for 3! Thanks to tigerways free seat promotion. So all I need to to pay for the airport taxes. Checked yesterday again it was $693.
Oh yes, on Saturday we went to the ZOO. As usual didn't stay long enough to make our parking worth :P Was there for about 2 hours only. But I managed to see some animals which in the few past visit i do not see...like the Sunny Bear. We happened to be there on time to see it feeding. It seems that the bear can't really see well as it was sniffing for it's food. Also we were lucky to be able to visit the Animal Hospital in the zoo...was some of the aborted animals foetus..a bit gross.
My stomach was so full with food last evening. My son ordered steamboat for dinner and my in-laws really go all out to prepared it. Think they had prepared a fest for 8-9. After that watched the "Star Award", a lousy show i should say. :P
Last week was in Batam, hence didn't cook.
Cooked Curry Fish & Lotus soup tonight for dinner.
Curry fish was cooked using A1 brand curry fish paste - added potatoes, tomatoes, lady finger, binja, onion to it.
Still have curry fish sauce left. Guess would have it with my roti prata for breakfast.
Today is friday and these 2 days it have been raining! :( My clothes are diffcult to dry. Just now went out for lunch, heavy down pour hence abit wet at my jeans.
And now working in air-con room, it was COLD. Hopefully tomorrow weather would be good (NOT SUNNY, but COOL and No rain) as I want to go to the Garden Tech 2007 exhibition.
Had the opportunity to go to Batam via my company Annual Function.
Batam is like Singapore in the 60s and 70s.... alots of kampong.
Shopping is indeed rather cheap there, but nothing much to do except sea sports and massage. 1st time having a full body massage and i paid S$36 for 1 hour. Quite cheap huh?
Here are some of the shots taken.
Enjoy
Today tigerairways having their promotion from $2.99.
So after getting the news and contacting my brother, we decided to go Phuket.
Hence with 1 hour, i booked the tickets to go Phuket cost slightly less than $800 for 6 persons.
However, when I reach home, mum called and said my brother receive the letter go go in-camp training...ended up we need to change date... to Apr and pay a processing fee of $180 for the change of flight.
All in all think it is still cheap compare to normal time.
While seated, interlace your fingers and place your hands on the back of your head. Allow your head and arms to relax forward and your chin to travel toward your chest. The weight of your head and arms, combined with gravity, will begin to release your neck and reduce or eliminate your headache.
Remember that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Today saw this red rose selling at $1.50 as compared to one of the medical hall in Woodland selling 2 times the pricing. Hence, I brought it to try.
Surfed on the web and this is what I found:
Taste of Tea: This Red Rose Tea has a refreshing and sweet taste with a strong fragrance.
Chinese Tea Description: This Red Rose Tea is a plant of the rose family and originally from China, is an important natural spice crop and also a traditional spice loved by the Chinese people. It has an artistic shape, a gorgeous colour and lustre and a strong fragrance. If steeped with boiling water, the colour, the fragrance and the taste of the tea will be wonderful. This is truly a perfectly natural enjoyment.
Tea Storage: Store the Red Rose Tea in a cool, dry place and avoid straight sunlight.
Tea Brewing Guide: Use 3-5 of the Red Rose Tea and brew with boiling water. Can also be brewed with other Flower Teas and Tea Leaves
Health Benefits of Tea: This Red Rose Tea has the benefit for improving and nourishing one's looks.
Went off to Little india to shop last Tuesday and last evening again with my collegues to shop for indian wear. The indians communities are celebrating their Deepavail tomorrow. Was told just like our CNY. All in all i brought 1 set of pajami wear and 2 pieces of tops.
Here is my pajami wear:
Here is the lightings scenes at little india:
As mentioned, this is my new office space.
Do not know good or not as I still think it is quite OPEN.
4 of us back facing back. 
Today is a HOT HOT weather. Anyway, when i took my photos from the car, I amd surprise that the sky looks so nice. Just like when I am oversea holidaying.
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Have you watched this show in US? Was release on 19 Oct 2007 and in Singapore 8 Nov 2007.
Here is the link : http://www.epicstoriesofthebible.com/index.php
It was done by Digitial Media.
So far I have never seen any of their production. Think only have a short 2-3 mins snapshots of the show once during company convention on the Jane & Dragon show. Next month I would be going to watch the 10 commandments show ( complementary of course!)
你...我是傻瓜 (My Favourite Song in the show!)
If we fall in love (Princess Hours Theme Song) MV
Princess Hours MV - Destiny
宮
Princess Hour 宮 - Perhaps Love
Princess Hours - No Ordinary Love MV
2 weeks back on a Saturday, I chance upon the show - 宮S...from then onwards, my hubby and I are hooked onto it. Now without fail we would tried to make it home before 1930HRS for the show. Last week even nearly fought with my mil for the TV to watch our show. :P
Sharing with you all one of the song, i find quite nice.
Actally I still like my "信君" from the 宮 show better.
Yeah yeah, finally hubby got me a printer...see I am so easily satisfied.
Here is it:
Also bring my son to visit the Tamil temple there. Then also give a try to the ShangHai Guo Tei there at SimLim Foodcourt which i read on the net is good.
At least I think better than the one in AMK. But distant is an issue. :)
Aiyo, 1st thing in the morning one start to pack and unpack my stuffs in the office. Shifted within the building just different department. Right now sitting in the mist of lotsa of engineers.
Seeing my neighbour beside me, I am 1/2 hearted liao.. think now I shall immerse myself more in music when i work. :P
I also begin to wonder and worry if she might one day turn crazy and attack me or not afterall we are now back to back without any barriers in between. Now I begin to miss my OLD time neighbours like SohSum, Joyce, Tong Luan. Come to think of it not too bad..so far all my neighours are gals.
This morning we are crazy to prepare quite a lot of stuffs..cooked Nasi Lemak with chicken wings for lunch, Kaya for the bread and as well as making Soya milk after lunch time.
Wah..after 1 day of hard play finally my gaming character level up to 2nd job.
This time round i choose to be a spearman or rather should be a spear woman.
I find that my character very pathetic always hide behind the iron helmet like no face to see the world. Other player at times would even ask if my character is a GAL. Sob sob...wearing PINK colour shoes already still cannot tell. Really sad.
See they are so creative. We tried to get married in the game however needs to fulfill lotsa of conditions. Ended up - FORGET IT! Getting a propose ring in the game world is hard which money cannot buy!
I am toying with the ideal to get the game cash card to purchase some items which will only last for 90 days. Wonder should I or should I not...sigh... thought it was to attract young kids, "old" people like me if got and buy like abit childish isn't it so?
Sigh, my Mr Slowman have been taking his sweet time do process the car insurance and the inspection. Finally I got them done today. He got no choice but FORCED by me since I am on leave to drive the car to inspection. However, I had forgot to bring along my road tax renewal letter so we decided go to LTA to do it after our lunch.
Finally found the GuoTei that my collegue recommended in AMK.
The stall name is DongBei in AMK Ave6 near the market (blk 628) which got burn few days back. 
After lunch went to LTA, however HEAVY DOWNPOUR...raining like cats and dogs. Changed of plan and decided to send the car for maintenace and guess what it can only be collected at the end of the day. Since we had no intention of waiting, we went back home to rest instead after going to a few places within the 1/2 day!
But I managed to buy 2 pairs of shoes this time round in the morn while I was in AMK central. Efficient right? :P
Guess the one achievement on my leave day was inspection of the car, walked AMK central abit, my shoes, 20 oranges in the fridge and chance to eat the GuoTei!
Managed to squeeze some time to bring my son to my collegues' chalet @ NSRCC there. We are there mainly for the dip and for him to have fun at the water play.
The changing rooms there I find it quite nice. :P
Today i finally decide to subscribe to the magazine for a year and add $30 to get a OTO Moni Masaje. Initially I thought I would get a Tataki, it seems not so. Anyway, I am happy with this toy as it does kneading with the help of the rollers rather than tataki which just tap via the 4 drums. Quite surprise is that this OTO Momi-Masaje does not seems to be available in the OTO store in singapore only available in HongKong as I checked their website. Now I can have some back massage DIY at home!
Features
- Finger-press backrest
- 4 massage rollers enable pleasant massage experiences on neck, back, calves, soles and waist.
- Anti-clockwise and Clockwise actions for comfortable feelings.
- Applicable to cars.
- 2 levels of speed.
Last thur my collegue brought me to this Queensway there to eat the Guo Tei...I liked the fried version. So today we decided to go there again and on the way there (almost reaching) then we realise that it was closed today! So MONDAY do not look for food that consist meat!
Ended up we lunched at the Alexandra Village for our lunch. After lunch we went off to pack our tea-time. For the 1st time I saw so many colourful 红龟粿. Now me looking for recipe to made the green bean paste or peanuts fillings. I have the premix of the skin at home.
Current at the post time:
31°C
Mostly Cloudy
Wind: S at 13 km/h
Humidity: 62%
TUE
33°C | 26°C
WED
32°C | 26°C
THU
31°C | 24°C
FRI
31°C | 24°C
Urgh... Our weather have been very bad the last few days! It was the worst on SAT that I even had to on aircon throughout the day. It was so hot that we could hardly sleep without air-conditioning. Now I begin to wonder what's life was long time back when I was young and my family totally have no aircon at all. It was only in my early twenties that my family have air-conditioning when we shifted to our current place and we could then afford one. Hmmm... guess having a FAN under this HOT weather not going to help. Maybe that's the reason why so many peoples loves to hang out around shopping mall on weekends. Guess I am going to see a BIG jump in my utilities bills this month. But at least I know my air-con units are all functional.
While the inhale is stimulating, the exhale is relaxing. While the inhale is about bringing energy into the body, the exhale is about releasing stress, toxins, and pain.
Because of this, you can use conscious breathing as a break in your day. By focusing on your exhale, you can let go of the past and come into the present with a renewed commitment. Here's how:
Sit up in your chair with your feet on the floor and a long spine. Close your eyes and focus on your breath. Inhale through the nose, feeling your spine get longer and taller. Then exhale through your mouth with a deep sigh. As you exhale, visualize the moments of your day moving away from you.
Try this for a few minutes anytime you need to let go of something. It can have a profound effect on your emotional and physical health.
It has been a long time since I last played the game. Tonight started again as my son have been playing. Guess what my level is so much lower than his. Better buck up!
Aiming to get to level 30! Still have 4 levels more.
A lunch meeting is a form of multi-tasking which allows busy executives to fill their tummies and talk shop at the same time. Whether you're the host of an invited guest, you should be aware of some things if you want to make the meal a success.
***Be nice to all ***
Being impolite to wait staff is the biggest mistake you can male. Don't act like a spoilt child or as if you own the restaurant. How you treat the service staff reflects on your general attitude towards co-workers and business associates.
***Order with care ****
Crabs are a bad idea, and so are potential messy foods like spaghetti. Laksa and curry are also best avoided if you're wearing white. You want to leave a good impression, which is usually hard if you have gravy stains on your clothes
***Give your undivided attention ***
Turn your mobile phone off or put it on silent mode. It's a form of courtesy to your lunch companions. If there's an urgent call you have to answer, excuse yourself and take the call outside.
***Arrive on time ***
Punctuality is appreciated. If you are the host, plan to arrive early so you can be at the table to greet your guest. If you are held up unexpectedly, ask your lunch partner if he or she would mind waiting for you, or if it would be better to postpone the lunch to a later date.
***Choose the right restaurant ***
If you are the host, pick a place that you are familiar with and that you know provides good food and service. Places that are too crowed are not conducive to business talk. Also ask your guest if her has any food preferences or restrictions.
***Confirm the appointment ***
As the host, call or e-mail in the morning to reconfirm the appointments; as a guest, remember that a lunch meeting is not the occasion for an intern to get a free lunch, unless he is specifically invited to be involved in the discussion.
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Note: My personally theory on lunch time is to have a break from the stressful work. Hence talking about work related issue is a NO-NO, which i would avoid.
Since school was closed for children's day, we brought Joel to Genting.
As usual, my favourite "Tiger machine" ate some $$$. See I am boasting their economy again.
I am thinking in a few years time when Singapore CASINO open would they still have business or not. It seems that each day, there are alots of Singaporeans travelling there boosting their economy. Guess by then those SIN-GEN coaches would likewise to affected, espeacially with the 7 hours ride there.
One thing I dislike about the place there is that was the "heavily polluted" air. It was nice viewing the clouds flying pass by when a COOL breeze, but the people there just simply LOVES to pollute air. It was bad especially in the CASINO as there is no at all any inlet and outlet of the air circulation! This this would never an issue in our singapore casino. For that, I would give my government credit for enforcement on this law and signs "No SMOKING" around the city.
On children's day it actually drizzle in GENTING. It visibility was less than 20 m when i was walking outdoor in the theme park. Freezing COLD indeed, but quite an experience like walking in the clouds. Managed to take a few rides this time round of course children is usually the one who loves it the best of all.
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On Sun, while on our way to holiday, we received a call from my brother informing that one of my aunt had passed away. I last saw her in NOV and she seems so prefectly healthly, but who knows she was striked with cancer in Feb I was told. Few weeks back, her daughter-in-law then called and informed my parents about my aunt situation. It was shocking to me and unbelievable that the other 5 aunties didn't bothered to inform us! Anyway, my dad visited her 2 weeks back. She was one of the aunties that I loved and respected her alot as compared to the rest. She was strong at her last few weeks of her jounery in this world.
May she rest in peace.
Life is so unpredictable, hence please take some time off to tell the one that you love him/her and spend some moments together.
For the day:
At work, the dynamic and enthusiastic Tiger may struggle under the yoke of constraints placed on him by the slow moving Ox. Any rash financial decisions made today could cost you money. At home, family differences may end in a quarrel with both sides becoming inflexible. Try to stay calm.
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Luckily today no need to report for work hence not an issue. Wonder who belongs to the OX group..I must avoid! Ok, so today dun think of buying anything so won't spend monkey and i won't regret later. Also to avoid quarrel i think i better go and nap most of the time. :P
Hay, a napping day!
I am now aiming to have a better and healthier lifestye.
Hence shall be focusing on exercising - not those jogging or running. It's beyond my scope. More of those relax swim, stretches.
I must start today and tried to maintain it.
Health is Wealth!
Do you see a frog?
Different people see different thing.
Some see this:
Moral : We have to respect each other's opinion; you can see it clearly in the above Picture. We just need to wait and listen actively to others' point of view!
