Oh how accurate... for I saw some stuff that really made me prone to fits of anger... but then again, after thinking about it, I realised, I'd fallen into a trap again... of some people's devious making. Why should I kill my cells unnecessarily for people who're just so not worth it? I think I'm going to be much better off just removing the cancer-like thingies in my life, as I should have done years ago.
Some people, even when you treat them as friends, and are patient and kind to them, are just so not worth it.
At Regina's suggestion, the girls treated me to dinner at Alaturka Restaurant. It's a cosy little place between Bugis and Lavender, that sells Turkish and Mediterranean food. Truth be told, though I really loved my trip to Turkey more than 15 years ago, it was my first winter travel then. And back then, Turkey wasn't very developed for touring. While the sights were unforgettable, we spent alot of other time trying not to feel too miserable about the cold, hence I don't really recall much about the food, except the pumpkin pie, the kebabs and the butter rice. So I was really looking forward to this dinner.
It wasn't really difficult to find, and it was nestled right in the midst of several intimate little eateries. I like that area very much, there's so much to explore there!!! The first thing that struck me about the decor was of course all the blue mosaic, that's so typical.
Trying this again today made me realise how accurate the analysis is. Perhaps, the time of change is really about to descend...
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You are striving to make favourable impressions all of the time and you are going out of your way to make the impression that you are something special. You are constantly on the watch to see how your friends and neighbours are reacting to your various ploys. But this is so unnecessary because most of the time you are in control of the situation - and you are, in the nicest sense of the word, a 'manipulator' because you use various strategies very cleverly in order to influence and obtain the necessary recognition.
Now there are many things in life that you require as essential to your well-being but, try as you may, something always seems to be getting in your way. A word of advice - 'keep trying' and you may be pleasantly surprised to see just how matters turn out.
You are very demanding - and insisting on total involvement but you do not reciprocate with the same depth of feeling. However, it could well be that maybe an unprecedented surprise is awaiting you in the near future. For just as one whilst paddling in the sea, could flounder into a whirlpool, so you may be drawn into a loving situation that has high emotional demands - and you could well respond with a depth of emotion that you never even dreamed that you possessed.
You pretend that you are a carefree individual and that nothing really bothers you - that you are so self-sufficient that whatever problems beset you they simply flow off you as water flows off a ducks back. You are experiencing considerable stress, trying to conceal yourself from the rest of the world. In actual fact - deep down, you are not at all happy. You feel lonely and you need someone with whom you can 'Let your hair down' and share your hopes, dreams and high standards. You are imposing unnecessary self restraint on yourself. You would like to demonstrate the unique quality of your character to all and sundry.
You are presently worried about your future and you feel that whatever you do will go wrong. At this time you are your own worst enemy. All the disappointment that you have experienced, coupled with the fear that there is no point in formulating fresh goals, have led to anxiety. You would like recognition and a position of trust but you are concerned that these hopes and dreams may not be realised. You are very argumentative and insistent that you are right - maybe you are - but you are pushing too hard. Take it easy, let go, and smile. Smiling and agreeing with people works wonders - try it and see.
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http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/444466/1/.html
If the national language really shows up in attire and that the country's traditional skirts and jackets are a source of national pride, then why are the men exempted??!!
Ultra Magnus gave me an early birthday treat at Sun With Moon at Wheelock Place. It's only the 2nd time I'd been there, the 1st with Saresha years back. The restaurant had some birthday discount of 20% plus a free cake, so might as well lor... heh!
His order was Hokkaido Ramen and Annkake Chicken:
There was deep fried chicken, fried fish and even pork in the ramen soup! I liked the fish. :)
My order was Tonkatsu Tamago Toji and Tofu Salad:
I loved the miso and peanut paste used for the salad. It was very very yummy, though I shouldn't be eating peanuts...
We also ordered a chawanmushi to share:
The chawanmushi was silky smooth and soft - oishii!!!
This was my free chocolate mousse cake:
Which I forgot to eat after I brought it home... :p And I couldn't resist ordering one of the desserts... because they all sounded so interesting on the menu! So we ordered a Sweet Potato Plate:
It was really very delicious! They had 4 different ways of presenting the sweet potato. I'd actually fallen in love with Japanese sweet potato now. :) Anyway, we also decided to be decadent. So after our dinner, we went to the NYDC downstairs to share a.... TIRAMISU MUDPIE!!!
I couldn't really taste any tiramisu... but the ice-cream layers were really great. Haha!! What a great way to end a great power catch-up session with an old friend, especially since he always told me some good news. Thanks for the wonderful dinner and all the best, pal! :)
I was in two minds about watching this, as I had heard really bad comments from a few friends. But I also heard of alot of friends enjoying the movie, plus I quite liked the 1st one, so off we went...
And my verdict is, I liked it! The movie was nearly 2.5 hours long, but it was so action-packed, it didn't feel that long at all. There were explosions aplenty, lots of scenes of exotic scenery of Egypt, injections of humour amongst many other features to keep audiences full attention. While it is definitely a story of good vs evil, it is also at heart, a story about choices and consequences - like Shia LaBeouf's Sam choice not to interfere with Megatron's battle with the Autobots which led to the death of Optimus Prime, and my favourite being an aged decepticon who actually told them he had secretly defected to the Autobots' side despite being a decepticon. Choices, that's what life's all about isn't it?
I also like the humorous scenes like the one where the irritating agent acting on behalf of Prez Obama got ejected from the military plane midair, where the aged decepticon had to walk with a "walking stick", etc. They just made a very "boy" movie into something much more fun and accessible. What I felt was lacking/missing was Megan Fox's Mikaela that much more cardboard-ish and less spunky. As compared to the 1st movie, the character seemed to have lost much of her edge, and the director instead had become fixated with her sexuality and sensuality. If her level of sexuality increases even more, she'd risk becoming just a vase in the sequels, if any. Josh Duhamel's Captain William Lennox was rather oogle-worthy, eye candy to me. :p I didn't realise he was in the 1st movie too, until after the show.
I think... I may get the DVDs of the 2 movies afterall as well! The 2nd one was definitely of high and great entertainment value, and I wouldn't mind watching them again. Ha!
Stay at home. Or wear a mask when you go out...
The Courtesy Lions are supplementing MOH's message to increase the level of hygiene in these worrying times of the H1N1 virus. Isn't it adorable? :)
A few months ago, there were more than 10 of them standing on the grass patch next to MICA Building. Looking at them brought back childhood memories of having to sketch them during art classes. Over time, many were "deployed" to various parts of the island. Some came back, while others stayed at their new "posts". Nevertheless, the sight of them every morning never fails to bring a smile to my face.
Look at the cuties...
