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Saturday, October 27, 2012 | 4:30 pm | 0 comments
Kith Cafe is a really quaint cafe nestled in the middle of bustling Orchard Road. It's situated at the end of Park Mall, and they have both indoor and al fresco dining. As you can see from the above banner, Kith Cafe's main colours are yellows and browns. A variety of brown and yellow wood styled in a very log house rustic feel. I like the whole concept, plus the colours were very soothing.
Just a rough outline of their menu, lots of food.
Iced Honey Latte
This is A's Iced Honey Latte.
Anything with honey is already a winner.
Plus the colour looks like Teh Tarik, haha!
Mushroom Aglio Olio
This is by far the best aglio olio I've tasted. The garlic was fresh and the pasta had just a hint of spice.
Portobello mushrooms are a hot favourite of mine, so juicy and flavourful, and it seems A loves them too! It's a pity I can't eat pasta, (damn the super fail digestive system) else I would have ordered this the next time round!
Big Breakfast
Cute name and despite having the same name as the ubiquitous Mac breakfast, this is 10x better.
Of cuz it's more expensive but at least I love everything on this plate as opposed to Mac's.
The scrambled eggs are oh so fluffy, and the bacon!! Bacon is always good, no?
The portobello mushrooms are well-flavoured and had bite. The bratwurst sausage is juicy and meaty.
The brioche toast is fresh and soft, though I would have preferred it to be slightly more toasted. I prefer my toasts crispy! But the jam was unrivalled. I think it was homemade raspberry jam, well it tasted like raspberry. The jam really adds some bonus points to the brioche.
It isn't called Big Breakfast without reason.
The toasts were huge, I finished off everything on my plate, except the brioche.
It was such a satisfying lunch, good food and lots of catching up.
Rating: 4/5
Kith Cafe
9 Penang Road
#01-01E Park Mall
Tel: +65 6338 8611
Daily: 8am – 10pm
Saturday, October 20, 2012 | 4:00 pm | 0 comments
 Me: why do people like t show others their baby ultrasound scans? I don't even know how to react to seeing a black dot, or as technology has improved - a brown blob of potato-lookalike. Mum: These people ding dong ah!? Isn't an ultrasound scan a private thing? Or at least it was in my time.
HAHA. Precisely how I feel when people insist on stuffing their ultrasound scans in my face.
It gets worse when they look at me expectantly, waiting for me to exclaim or yell in excitement.
Were you expecting a:
OMG THAT'S SO CUTE!!! CONGRATULATIONS! or
or
or
ALL OF THE ABOVE?!
You wanna explain to me how a black dot or a brown blob is cute?
Cute is subjective.
Some people think clowns are cute; whereas some find it frightful.
You might think a black dot is cute, but I beg to differ.
You only find it cute cuz it's YOUR baby. You can feel it in your womb. That's love.
But for the rest of us mere mortals?
Nada. Zilch.
For that same reason, I have no idea how people can exclaim over the cuteness of a black dot when being cornered with a potential parent waving the ultrasound scan. You really think it's cute?!?! Congrats on your well-honed pre-developed motherly instincts. Maybe I'm heartless but, a black dot is not cute. Or maybe you were forced by circumstances to say that.
As the saying goes, if you can't say anything nice then shut the hell up.
So I did.
It was the only polite thing I can do without seeming heartless.
Then I get bombarded with:
WHY IS YOUR EXPRESSION SO WEIRD??
or
Well?? What do you have to say?
or
NOT CUTE MEH?
Why didn't you exclaim or say something?!?
or
ALL OF THE ABOVE.
How do I tell you that I am NOT INTERESTED!?
It's rude right, so I settled for a smile and the universally politically correct answer:
"Oh, I just don't really know how to look at an ultrasound scan."
At this point some kind-hearted well-meaning person will want to start explaining the finer details of looking at an ultrasound scan to you. *face palm*
To which, I will find some reason to be momentarily engaged so I don't have to partake in any of this.
Why oh why do these people think the whole world feels the same as them about their unborn baby??
Don't they realize it's such an awkward social situation for the rest of the people?
Or at least the heartless non-maternal type??
Image taken HERE
Once, when showed a 4D ultrasound scan, I did not realize it's an ultrasound scan.
I thought it was a POLAROID SHOT.
That's how much of an idiot I am.
But that's not the worst.
I thought the brown blob in the picture was a potato. 
Image taken HERE
I was still wondering why this person decided to show me a polaroid shot of a potato.
So bewildered.
Good thing I kept my thoughts to myself cuz a minute later said person announced it's his unborn baby.
LUCKY I KEPT MY MOUTH SHUT.
Then I endured through the necessary niceties and took the first opportunity I had to be "momentarily engaged". This allows for other more interested parties to partake in the "festivities" of the situation.
Sighs.
Sometimes I just wish there were less socially awkward situations.
Life.
Why you so difficult?!
Thursday, October 18, 2012 | 3:00 pm | 0 comments
There are so many things I love about this movie.
Not gonna waste letters on telling you about the plot cuz it's not something mere words can describe.
You have to experience it to be able to understand it.
This whole movie is an experience.
It might be written from a 16 year old's point of view but it is strangely similar to what a person will go through at every stage of his/her life. It's deep, it's emotional and it connects. This is what a good movie is all about, connection with the audience.
Most awesome song I've ever heard, this movie is full of great music.
 
One of my favourite scenes from the movie.
Carefree.
At least, for the moment.
I LOVE SAM'S ROOM.
  
LOVE.
I DON'T EVEN CARE THAT IT'S PINK.
IF IT LOOKS THAT DREAMY AND COSY, IT CAN JOLLY WELL BE SWEET PINK.
AND THAT WINDOW SEAT!!!
Sitting there and watching the rain outside, reading a book, or daydreaming away.
Sighhhs..how idealistic.
The best quote in the movie.
Yes we are.
Shall end this with a quote I found while searching for movie stills.
I think this quote sums up the essence of the movie as well.
Wallflower or not, just feel good in your own skin and everything will fall into place perfectly.
“Of course, men like long hair. There’s no two ways about it. The majority of the boys around me were like, “Why did you do that? That’s such an error.” And I was like, “Well, honestly, I don’t really care what you think!” I’ve never felt so confident as I did with short hair—I felt really good in my own skin.” — Emma Watson
Verdict: 5/5
Great music, great plot, great acting.
This is one movie that I will watch again and again.
Oh and read the book too, please go on sale.
Pictures from Tumblr. Monday, October 15, 2012 | 5:00 pm | 0 comments
Itacho is my new favourite sushi place, because of it's quality sushi at affordable prices.
I've wrote an entry about it when I visited the Ion Orchard branch, and now I'm at the Plaza Singapura branch. Now you must be thinking, it's the same company, how can there be any difference?!
I am here to tell you, THERE IS A DIFFERENCE.
Just like how the Sakae Sushi at Wheelock tastes better than the branch at Northpoint, Itacho Sushi cannot escape the same fate.
Now let's start the comparisons, and try some new dishes which I missed out last time!
SMOKED SALMON WITH BLACK PEPPER
Salmon slices were a little on the thin side at the Plaza Sing branch.
Smoked flavour not as strong too.
A teeny bit of a letdown, if I have to compare.
Avocado and soft shell crab ROLLs
Whoo hooo love avocado!
This is just as good as the one at Ion Orchard branch.
Thumbs up!
LObSTER AND mAngo SaLad roll
Mango is a little small today hmm..
But taste wise, かんぺきです！
ROASTED SCALLOP WITH FLYING FISH
I just wanna ask, why your scallop smaller todaay?!
If your flying fish roe got any tinier, it's going to disappear into the stratosphere.
I can barely taste them.
Check out the picture of the same dish I had at the Ion Orchard branch a few months back.
QUALITY CONTROL PLEASE!
The difference is a little too big ah Itacho!
So yes, the scallops were disappointing that day. Not gonna order them again.
SOFT SHELL CRAB HAND ROLL
Sakae Sushi your softshell crab handroll fail already.
This is 100x better. No offense.
No fan fare and other distracting ingredients stuffed in to divert the customer's attention away from less than perfect rolls.
The limelight is all on the softshell crab, which didn't disappoint.
Deep-fried to a crisp outer texture but the insides are still very much juicy and flavourful.
The seaweed is very crisp and it tastes quite good.
The rice, needless to say, is very very yummy. Don't overlook the rice, because this is afterall sushi! Every grain is glistening white and it tastes mildly sweet.
ROASTED EGG WITH SPICY SALMON
This is my new favourite.
THIS IS WHAT I CALL,
A REAL JAPANESE ROASTED EGG.
Thick, flavourful and juicy. This just screams I AM EGG EAT ME!
The spicy salmon adds a zingggg to the overall flavour and it's just so addictive.
Now I know why the Japanese love this dish and can gobble plates of it with their beer.
It is really that delicious.
SPICY SALmOn WITH bEaNcurd
Pretty decent, but nothing extraordinary. Their spicy salmon is really good, as proven above in other dishes so there's guaranteed satisfaction!
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Rating: 4/5
The branch at Plaza Singapura is really not as fantastic as the branch of Ion Orchard.
Check out my other post HERE
The pictures were taken with my iPhone in the previous post whereas in this entry I brought along my camera to snap the shots. Sadly the quality of the sushi couldn't compare to Ion!
I still love Itacho though, but I won't be visiting the Plaza Sing branch anymore!
68 Orchard Road, #02-35
Plaza Singapura,Singapore
Opening Hours:
Sun–Thu: 11am – 10pm
Fri–Sat: 11am – 11pm
Saturday, October 13, 2012 | 2:03 pm | 0 comments
SAM FACADE
LIGHT INSTALLATIONS: MIMOID II
SAM QUEEN COURTYARD
DISTORTED FOREST
FISH TANK AT NO.8
SAM AT 8Q
      
PERANAKAN MUSEUM
ARMENIAN STREET
 Labels: Lifestyle, Oct2012, Sept2012 Wednesday, October 10, 2012 | 4:05 pm | 0 comments
A while back, I've decided to try out Kiehl's products because I was really attracted by their
RARE EARTH DEEP PORE CLEANSING MASQUE
and
ULTRA FACIAL OIL-FREE GEL CREAM.
I've ran out of cleansing masks and I need a really good one to absorb all that gunk in my pores!
Kieh's looks like a good place to get started, since the reviews online were pretty much positive.
It happened that the Robinson's No GST Campaign was back and I decided to pop by that day to get my products at a GST-free price! So smart right!
But hang on!! There are 3 products here instead of only just the mask!
Well...while there, I decide to get the oil-free moisturizer that's specially suited for oil skin. My ZA moisturizer wasn't really working its magic so I needed to level up the hydrating power!
Got psycho-ed to get the Line Reducing concentrate because it contains high levels of Vitamin C to help improve skin radiance and help the skin to better absorb subsequent products you put on your face. No I didn't invest in this, Mum did. I'm quite broke as it is after buying the masque and moisturizer.
ULTRA FACIAL OIL-FREE GEL CREAM
This is a very very very light gel-cream, specially formulated to hydrate oily skin.
It's always a challenge for me to find a moisturizer that suits my skin, because most moisturizers are cream and more often than not I tend to break out cuz it's too rich.
"Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream is a non-oily, quickly absorbed hydrator that visibly reduces the appearance of oil and leaves skin looking and feeling more balanced. The oil-free gel cream works synergistically with skin’s natural lipids to visibly reduce excess oil on skin’s surface. It is non-greasy, and retains essential moisture in skin for a healthier, re-balanced skin barrier and a smoother, fresher appearance. With Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Antarcticine, and Cucumber Fruit Extract, this unique preparation helps skin retain moisture and protect it from arid conditions. The unique gel cream texture is instantly absorbed leaving a dry feel. Oil-free, paraben-free, fragrance-free, colorant-free." - Excerpt HERE 
This is just perfect!
I love the texture of the product. Non-sticky and the gel-cream feels very cooling and refreshing.
Skin feels so smooth after application, and you can feel the product disappearing into your skin after you rub it in. No sticky and oily sensation afterwards.
After a week of use, my skin has become softer and it feels more hydrated too!
RARE EARTH DEEP PORE CLEANSING MASQUE
After trying a variety of cleansing masks such as The FaceShop Egg White Mask, The Nature Lab Oxygen Shield Bubble Mask.. I think oily/combination skin type still requires a good clay masque.
"According to a recent newsletter by The World Of Organic Skincare, mud and clay masks are great for balancing out oily skin. According to Dr Donsky, an associate professor of medicine at the University of Toronto and staff dermatologist at Toronto General Hospital, “Clay masks or mud masks are worthwhile.” However, he also cautioned that masks will make skin feel good and look better only temporarily. Additionally, the darker brown the clay (mud), the more oil it can absorb. White or rose-colored clays, though, are gentler and work best on sensitive skin." Excerpt taken HERE  " Rare Earth masque helps purify and detoxify skin while minimizing the appearance of enlarged pores. Formulated with Amazonian White Clay to gently draw out oil, dirt and toxins that can clog pores. The addition of Oatmeal and Aloe Vera will help soothe, hydrate and protect sensitive skin." - Excerpt HERE
This is not white, just kinda a pale grayish colour.
I am glad to announce that the cleansing properties are fantastic like mentioned in the reviews!
My skin feels super duper clean, like all the gunk has been pulled out.
POWERFUL STRENGTH LINE-REDUCING CONCENTRATE
This one can last for a veryyyyy long time, since all your need is just a small pump twice a day.
You'll experience a feeling of warmth after application, this means your skin is absorbing the nutrients!
In addition to that, I also received samples for their
SPF50 ULTRA LIGHT DAILY UV DEFENSE
CLEARLY CORRECTIVE DARK SPOT SOLUTION
and
MIDNIGHT RECOVERY CONCENTRATE
Actually I still have 2 packet samples of the sunblock and the masque, Kiehl's is so generous!
So far, I'm loving the sample products. The sunblock is really good so I might be getting them after I've run out of mine. It's so difficult to find a good sunblock so when I do find one, I'm not letting it go! The MIDNIGHT RECOVERY CONCENTRATE is so damn good, I love the botanical aromatherapy, but it's so expensive aiyo, got offer or not lolol..
In conclusion, I'm loving Kiehl's products. Effective!
Monday, October 08, 2012 | 3:45 pm | 0 comments
Liam Neeson is back in TAKEN 2!
If you needed some memory refreshing of what happened in the first movie, I'm presenting it to you in the form of this quote.
This very memorable quote that went viral after he said it.
Now you remember?!
SO..
These people are here for REVENGE.
You remember what happened when Bryan's (Liam Neeson) daughter Kim (Maggie Grace) got kidnapped in Paris, don't you? Bryan single-handedly tracked down the kidnappers and killed the whole lot of them.
Apparently he didn't manage to kill them all off.
Now these people are back for revenge.
So the story goes that Bryan is in Istanbul for work and his ex-wife Lenore and daughter Kim decides to join him there for a short trip.
Too bad the bad guys got wind of it and staked an ambush.
Kim had to escape through the window because her parents were already taken.
They're coming for her.
Just as a side note, Kim's red bikini is actually quite pretty lol..
Okay back to serious business..
Kim decides to help her dad escape and honestly I quite like this part.
All the survival skills were kinda fascinating.
For example, the counting of distance using the grenade booms. Pretty impressive actually.
Okay she stole some other clothes fit for a rescue mission and there she goes.
There are actually quite a number of rooftops in Istanbul that you can run on apparently..
Yes yes, I know you're waiting for some fight scenes.
There's more to come.
Liam Neeson is really not that young anymore but I can bet you, his agility wins most young people nowadays.
Love the driving scenes, fast furious and reckless.
Kim was scared out of her wits but hey, good driving nonetheless.
The close combat fighting scene was riveting.
Heart-stoppingly exciting.
It was exciting, nerve-wrecking, dramatic, riveting and action-packed.
Definitely worth your time.
There's a small twist at the ending.
I'm leaving it a secret. Hehh..
GO CATCH THIS IN CINEMAS NOW!
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