adl
fresh, succulent, sweet and ripe.. rhapsody of strawberries and blueberries,
layered with fresh whipped cream and crumbled meringues.
scones and cotted cream.. rich English tea..
i miss Scotland.
how do sparks reignite?
stars shining brightly above you.
Allez le Bleu we once knew.
diamonds sparkle brilliantly in the showcase before you.
i miss the charm, the laughter and the joy.
what happens when the teasing fizzles? just like an opened can of Coke.
what happens when we're left with companionship?
when everyone's just comfortable.
virgos
i think Mensa should really have an online photo album =)
then we can share photos!!! and don't need to wait for me to burn everything. heehee..
ehh Michele, i can't find the CD-Rom. uh oh..... =( will hunt for it again.
really wish you're here.
to hold me, soothe me.
just be sincere with me. for awhile.
piles of journals stacking up.
readings awaiting my attention.
papers to be written.
paid work to be done.
a race against time.
hold me in your arms and kiss these negativities away.
tell me it'll be alright.
"a journey of a thousand miles starts with one step under you feet"
walk with me.
time
despite whatever people have said about you,
time is the best test of truth.
you're proving those comments wrong.
prove. proving. awaiting proven.
glad i kept the faith in you.
Ice Cold Beer
had a great day today. thank you for everything.
rarely would u pick me up from school.
really enjoyed spending my evening watching tv in bed with you,
taking a nap, playing with NDS Lite. Zoo Keeper was really fun.
yes, u still hold the score for Trauma Centre. darn it.
it's great to be by your side. again.
no hugs, no kisses, nothing at all.
just by your side.
dinner with your parents was awkward, but it's good getting to know your family.
given the choice, i won't have stayed.
oh well.. i hope i did fine. it's just dinner =P
your Dad's cooking really good. his soup was.. yummy =)
hope your sis scores herA-level with flying colors. surely, she will.
beering with your gang's fun!
Derick n Nice are fun to hang out with. lotsa stories.
Sheen has a super cute mahjong tile keychain.
i really hope that i'll pass through the selection and join the all of you soon,
really want to be part of the team. really want to fly.
you really look so different from Gene, it's difficult to tell that you're brothers.
except for the same smile. okay, i think you're way more good looking and hug-able.
yes, MBA = Masters of Beer Addiction.
i will remember that.
and yes, fried chicken wings has a high content of fat while beer only has calories.
thus, it is easier to work off calories than fat content. hence, chicken wings are unhealthy.
have a great time skiing in Seattle.
always praying for you to come home soon, safe and sound.
will miss you.
Little Oven
There's this very small bakery at Gillman Village Food Centre, off Alexander Road.
yes, adjacent to Villa Bali. it's called Little Oven.
the shopfront is simple and sparse with a orange signboard,
with only one staff inside, but don't appearances fool you.
they've got very good mini muffins!
the texture is rather dense and thick, rather moist too.
more importantly, the taste is not cloyingly sweet,
very suitable for the health-conscious diet watchers. 
each mini muffin is about a mouthful.
yes, you can literally stuff it into your mouth! each muffin burst open with flavor!
flavors like Chocolate-Banana, Green Apple Raisin and Chocolate Date are available.
you can really taste the actual flavor of the cocoa, the banana and green apple in each muffin, because it's not overpowered by sweetness, unlike muffins from the cafes.
each muffin is 60 cents each. 6 muffins for $3.
i highly recommend Little Oven!
in addition, they also have carrot cake with cream cheese topping and tiramisu.
i have tried neither yet, so watch out for this space =)
second closest to this would Sweet Secrets. their chocolate muffins are pretty good.
really, Delifrance, Polar and especially that cafe at the Esplanade library doesn't have good muffins.. all are so cloyingly sweet and doesn't taste like muffin either! =P
Spa Sauvignon
Monday being my free day, decided to love myself today.
Headed down to Spa Sauvignon at 71 Bussorah Street.
Located at an interesting stretch of delectably restored shophouses in the Heritage Area of Kampong Glam (or Singapore 's Malay Village Conservation Area), the black frontage of the Spa belies the sensuous and inviting sanctuary that welcomes one away from the brightness of the world outside. The burgundy walls lit by muted ambient lights immediately relaxes and soothes. (Note: The piped muzak plays the same 3 songs for 3 hrs.. )
Had the Vintage Treatment ($199) which included firstly, a hydrotherapy, followed by a Cabernet Body Buff and lastly a Signature Sauvignon massage.
for the Hydrptherapy, special blends of essential oils used in the 45 jets with chromotherapy, which vaporizes in the warm water, relaxing your tense body through inhalation while the bubble soak relaxes and softens skin and speeds up the oil absorption. However, i found it a little toooo hot for my liking, even when the manager, Jean turned the water temperature to the mildest. I'm not exactly a 'hot water' person. I started perspiring in the tub..
Next was the Cabernet body scrub. It contains red wine which has beneficial anti-oxidants, strengthening skin cells from oxidative damages. Plant based oils and natural shea butter help to nourish the skin, replenish natural moisture and elastin during exfoliation. The aromatic blend of lime, grapefruit and ginger is really refreshing yet warming to the skin! The masseur, Jenny (this experienced Aunty) was super good! She made sure she exfoliated every inch of my skin with good strength, improving my blood circulation. Indeed, it was very enjoyable!
After a quick shower, i finished my spa session with a wonderfully soothing massage using a mixture of ylang ylang, bergamot, thai flowers and therapeutic essential oils with selected red wine impart a citrus scent that refreshes and uplifts. Jenny kneaded, pounded and massaged me for almost 50mins. Full body massage (with sufficient strength) facilitates lymphatic circulation and aids detoxification.
Plus, there is unlimited flow of red wine throughout the treatment. For me, i chose to skip the wine and immerse in this sweet sensual experience by falling asleep while being massaged. The wine is quite fruity and young, rather drinkable thou =)
Spa Product: Hydrotherapy (25mins) - Not that enjoyable.
Body Scrub (25mins) - Quite enjoyable. soft smooth skin thereafter.
Massage (50mins) - Quite enjoyable. very refreshed yet comfortable thereafter.
Service: Good =)
Jean is very helpful and attentive, Jenny (the masseur) gives a good massage, kneading deep into your muscles. Though may ache a little initially, feels very warm and relaxed later.
Ambience: Good =)
Clean shower rooms, clean hydrotherapy tub, clean massage beds, clean towels. Dimly lit with candles. I prefer function than frills.
Shashlik
was at Shashlik for dinner last nite.
it's this really old Russian restuarant,
very old-school furnishing (think Jack's Place in the early 90s),
hidden in the the 6th floor of the very old Far East Shopping Centre. pretty much a family place.
i arrvied at 7.45pm... had to wait for about.. 15mins?
lesson: make prior reservations =)
it's a Russian restaurant, serviced by Hainanese staff (supposedly the chefs as well).
first the entrees,
the Borsch soup ($6) with a swirl of cream was very hearty =)
the soup was thick and fragrant, the beef slices were tender
and the root vegetables were well-stewed.
the Fish Solvakia soup ($6) was... thin and salty.
one piece of fish, with shredded seaweeds.. not impressive.
the Escargots ($11) weren't good either,
next came the main courses.
the Beef Shashlik ($20) which was beef tenderloin grilled on a long skewer was fantastic!
it was well marinated and hence flavourful and tender =)
the portions were just enough for one person without over-stuffing.
the grilled T-Bone steak ($20) on the other hand, was good too. 
wasn't tough or charred. however, it was not well-marinated,
hence it still had the beefy stench.
the serving was enormous, thus gets quite sick after a while.
thankfully it comes with pickled cabbage shreds and onions.
finally the dessert.
the Baked Alaska is very old-school! =)
topped with plenty of cream, orange slices and cherries. 
the waitress will pour some lit brandy over it and serve.
highly popular but needs at least 3 persons to polish it off.
there's this Fancy Pancake dish (for 2 persons)
which is actually pancakes with orange brandy sauce.
i didn't get a chance to try it, coz by the time i finished my main course,
they ran outta pancaked. dang!
however, judging from the old couple tucking in happily at next table,
the pancakes were thin and soft, drenched in orange liquer.
shouldn't be disappointing =)
ohh... *drool drool*
they also have this Brandied Cherries with ice-cream dish.
didn't try it thou.. not exactly in mood for ice cream last nite.
so if you ever try it, let me know how it went! =P
Verdict:
Food - 4 / 5 stars (recommendations: Borsh soup, Beef Shashlik, Chicken Kiev and dessert!)Service - 2.5 / 5 stars (some staffs are unfriendly; be prepared to be ignored during rush hr)Ambience: 2 / 5
Q Bar
went down to Q Bar at Old Parliament House last nite with Pat n Huiling.
pretty nice place, with a wide array of Vodka.
the first floor is for chilling out;
second floor is more or less a bar area and the top floor is sorta a club playing house music.
my favourite is still the balcony area outside the 3rd floor area. nice view of Boat Quay =)
can enjoy the night breeze and watch the people below go by.
had a Grey Goose neat with 2 olives ($16). suxx like hell.. 
stil prefer my sweet apple martini =) ($13).
the vodka jelly was quite nice. cld taste the strong alcoholic punch, not too cloyingly sweet (thankfully for weight watchers). however, it cost $10 each. yes, for that small thing.
check http://www.stomp.com.sg/stfoodiesclub/drinks/liquiddiet/49/index.html
can make vodka jellos at home, at a lower price too! perfect for parties!
btw, the service is awfully slow and unfriendly... so, be warned.
the crowd's largely from finance. yes, rich bankers n fund managers etc.
alot of Ang Mos n ABCs... however... P-O-S-E-R! 
can you imagine this?
standing around on the dance floor?! such a crime!
and they're quite restrained anyway... so not happening =P
my verdict: Velvet is still the classic.
love their prompt service with a smile.
plus, great music, great drinks, beautiful sophisticated people who are out to have a good time.
c'est la vie.
heavily alchohol infused jellies.. 
