New look for my blog. Why One-2-Zero? This was my nickname during Secondary school days as the Beng Seng and Lian Huay clans could not get my name right so one brilliant guy decided to make things simple and hence the "name".

Charsiew told me I've been attending crash courses of late. Last weekend was flower arrangement, and today, 3 hr makeup workshop with Bobbi Brown.

The workshop itself was not as fun as I like it to be, but some of the participants were quite interesting to observe. The lady next to me lamented that her dark eye rings are quite prominent. Let me start by saying it was already prominent in the first place (quite bad actually) and with the help of concealer it did look better. But then when she slapped on the eye shadow, panda resurfaced... because this is mauve look, my dear. The look is smoky eyes created by shades of brown and charcoal. So what do you think?

Then you have the kiasu participant who will apply more than what is necessary. One lady did it all. Too much moisturizer and sunblock and when she had her blusher on she looked like a baboon . Overall, I did pick up some good tips and Hub thinks the look is nice, so it was money well spent.

P.S. No photo to show off as the eyeliner had smudged by the time I got home 5 hrs later...

'Anything is good if it's made of Chocolate' - Jo Brand

National Day Perks 2008

This is my earlist blog thus far because I just finished one of my essays due today.

Ladies in the office and almost everyone on the street are talking about the latest NDP perks. The most talked about is the extended maternity leave, 4 months to be exact. Unfortunately it's implementable in Jan 09, so my dear friends who are due this year gotta bang balls as it's kinda of close and yet so far. Well, the only thing that interests us is the IVF bit. Hub brought back the kaypoh evening papers and I tried to read up it but catch no ball. Will get Hub to explain tomorrow. Am very sleepy already... time to snooze.

Hub said he's been hearing so much feedback about boss from me that he could write a book. And so he asked me to dedicate a part of my blog to those daily feedbacks. I will try lah, no promise I will have things to write everday... Today he asked me what to do with his expense cheque; offered to quick cheque for him last week but he no hiu me so I boh chup too. Guess what? He still lives in the stone age, because he said he dun trust quick cheque and would rather queue in line and even though the bank tellers told him to use the facility he insisted on the 'traditional' banking service. Luckily I'm not seen with him at the bank, otherwise it's damn malu. What an oddball.

Why am I still up? What else.... working on assignments, all due in 3 week's time, back-to-back. How exciting.

2 new colleagues started work today so we had welcome lunch at M Hotel. True to what I've heard they do have quite a good spread but lacks quality. The Otah tasted a bit sour; the prata, nicely sliced up, was too crispy and there was not even a decent serving of curry to go with it. But their durian mousse was good. C absolutely hates durian and made a nasty comment calling the King of fruits toilet custard. Huh?!!!! Ok to not appreciate the fruit but no need to so blatant, right? Tsk tsk... Already topping the hate list, with this, C will now move on to the dart board.

Someone told me today she is not at all proud that Team Singapore finally clinched silver medals for our nation 48 years later. That someone said they are afterall imported talent. To make matters worse, we are the paymaster of their rewards... this is so true. Taxpayer's money, my money...

My first flower arrangement. Nice? Attended a 1.5hrs crash course at Simply Flowers @ The Central this afternoon. I am the only participant today so I got all the attention I wanted. It's not difficult, really. The trainer said flower arrangement is all about creativity and 'feel' and you can never go wrong with fresh flowers arrangement as they already look good on their own, which is true.

Since we were at Clarke Quay we decided to try out Tampopo, but it started drizzling a bit so we decided to stay put in The Central and dined at Matutama instead. Previously we didn't manage to try them as the few times we were there the queue was impossible, but today we were there early, at 5:30pm. The menu has only 4 types or ramen + 3 or 4 pathetic side dishes so we reckon if they have been doing so well their ramen but must be good. But we were wrong... Hubby was utterly disappointed with his, so much that he refused to pay so I had to pick up the tab. Anyway, mine wasn't that bad although it pales in comparison to even the ramen stall at Maxwell market in Hubby's opinion. Lesson learnt, doesn't mean if there's a queue then it has to be good.

Congratulations to our table tennis team for making it to the finals! They will make history after Tan How Liang. Be it gold or silver medals, they have made themselves and the nation proud. Way to go!!! And since I'm on Olympics.... I can't stand Jade Seah... she is darn unnatural... Pat Chan is still the best.

Dear hubby has been working very hard since Monday (note: his office was closed in-lieu of National Day). He just called to say he's not coming home tonite. Me poor darling : (

Caught up with Y and C over lunch today. The last time was 1 year ago so lots to yak. C is doing very well and looking stunning as ever. Although it's been years since we left the company but since we're either in touch with some folks or have bumped into other folks we had a good info exchange session. They say 2's a company, and when you put 3 women together what do you get? Juicy gossips.

I have adopted a new nickname with immediate effect, and that is Dora. A bought me this to commemorate the occassion. I dun have much idea of Dora except that she is an explorer who shares the same hairdo as yours truly. Good for now I think.

I applause *claps* Beijing for the great job they have done for the Olypmpics opening ceremony. It was spectacular!! Kudos to them, they made all the Chinese that were watching the show proud as it could not have been better. I enjoyed most of it especially the globe thingy with performers running around it in the air followed by a duet of the theme song by Sarah Brightman and a singer whom I can't identify with - I have to comment on the Male singer's attire... could he have not at least put on a jacket instead of his good-enough-for-marketing outfit? It's the Olympics, for cying out loud. Actually, I can't really understand what Sarah was singing but her stunning performance more than makes up for it.

Am feeling a bit patriotic after watching the fireworks from the bedroom... HAPPY NATIONAL DAY!!! I have not checked the TOTO results yet... maybe I've joined the million dollar round table already??!!

Slightly less than 2 months to Oct and we've yet to secure confirm bookings for Bali-SIN, and this is Monday we are talking about. How frustrating can it get? Booked our flights at the beginning of the year and still not making any headway. I remember Krisflyer's staff used to be able to push for confirmation when the request is put forth but when I called this week all the guy could say was, "I don't know, there's nothing I can do". So, what can I do, but to wait for miracle to happen. So much for planning ahead. URGH!!!

90th Birthday Bash

Celebrated Ah Por's 90th birthday on Sat. Albeit suffering from dementia, Ah Por is still going strong at 90 and more good years to come.

Celebration started in the day the traditional way, with longevity buns and mee sua

Managed to take this photo before the party started

Family portriat

The night is still young... My first time - dinner & karaoke. Everyone was good spot that evening and we were entertained with lots of singing...

and more singing

Ah Por flashing her megawatt smile for the camera

All present except for Uncle Jln Jamal, Francis & family, Daisy, Ah Yao