Valentine's Day Printables

Vday is around the corner.

Yes, I know. February is here soon.

Now, didn't we just bid 2012 goodbye?

I've compiled a list of print-worthy DIY printables.

You can print them out and give them to friends, families, loved ones.

It may be cards, bookmarks, letters - anything easily DIY!

Of course, credits are not to me.

My only effort is to compile the sources for you :)

http://sweetmuffinsuite.com/2012/02/day-6-five-free-valentines-day-card-printables/

http://www.eatdrinkchic.com/post.cfm/diy-je-t-aime-mini-card-sets

http://www.apairofpears.com/2012/01/mini-valentine-cards-free-printable.html

http://bethproudfoot.blogspot.sg/2011/01/valentine-poster-with-multiple-uses.html

http://www.pleasenotepaper.com/2012/02/free-printable-valentine.html


Before you say thanks, you're welcome!

A date with him and family

Out for the majority of the time today.
Finally got the chance to rest, but am busy refreshing the tweets regarding the by-election at Punggol East,
Guess WP won?
According to their "confirmed" sources.
Yeah, my dad along with millions of kopitiam uncles and aunties rejoice.

Anyway, food pictures first.
I'm so sorry and disappointed at the lousy photos taken by Note 2.
Seriously, give me HTC camera anytime.
Their phones take clear photos, with beautiful colors that need little editing.
Editing the photos by Note 2 makes them look like craps.
#ohwells

Food from RamenPlay at 313.
Below decent.
Yes, I'm a fussy eater.
Have to compliment the salad though, although it's a little too sour and sweet

Lo Hei session.
Never too early.
Invited my bf along - my mum asked.
Glad to have another companion with me :)

Either I can't take proper photos using the Note 2, or the camera just doesn't take nice photos.
Disappointing for a high-end phone like this.
And, the battery life is soooo short (well, cause the phone is big and consumes more).
Argh.

Received a mix of good news and bad news this week.
Good news being I won some vouchers, while the bad...sigh.
#lifegoeson

The Rat Race

I'm all of 22-going-on-23.
Waiting for my final education semester to end,
before I embark on the next long journey -
an even longer journey than my 18 years of education.

It's scary to think about my future.

I am not a good speaker.
I do not know how to network, nor speak the right things that people want to hear.
Sometimes I wish I was popular, the girl everyone wants to be friends with, wants to be associated with.
But, how do I do it?
I lack charisma.
I am lacking in so many things.
And yet the society expects so many things from us, I don't know if I can fulfill it.

Charles and Keith shoes

Ahhh~
I'm so happy.
The delivery man came and my pair of Charles & Keith wedges arrived :)
This is my first pair of CK shoes, and also my first time ordering online.
Took quite a while for them to arrive though

This costs only $9.90 :O

Was initially worried this would be a bad purchase, cause the heels were too high for me, and it looks uncomfy to wear.
But when I put it on, it was comfortable :D
Just that, I cant walk properly - I hope I don't fall when I wear it out for CNY!

Of love and marriage - realistic life

After I attended my cousin's wedding, I've been thinking quite a bit.
Suddenly there were so many questions and problems to worry over.
Yes, I'm a worrier.
I find it funny that I'm thinking about all these although I am not getting married soon.
But, time flies quickly. I'd like to think of these thoughts as preparations for the future.

When you date someone, it's natural to think of spending the rest of your life with him.
But, there comes questions of whether he is the right one.
Can he tolerate me forever? Will he be as patient as he was before, when we started dating? Will he pay as much attention, if not more attention and care now that you're his wife?
I'm worried. Feelings change.
When you get so comfortable with someone, you tend to neglect them. You tend to shout and throw your tantrum at them. Are you guilty of these? I am. I am, to my family.
Once the two of you get married, you're family.
Both of you are in charge of building your own love nest.
There's so much to consider, but perhaps, so much joy that singles cannot enjoy.

Sometimes I tell myself, I'm too young.
But I'm already 23 this year.
Although I look like a kid, act like a kid, I do feel old.
Women of the past got married with kids at my age.
What am I doing now? Preparing for my last semester in school, finding a job....worries.
When I was young, I wanted to get married at 23. I used to imagine myself as a tall pretty lady, with elegance and poise, and being a real adult - someone like my mum.
Imagination fails most of the time. I am none of what I imagine - I still act like I'm 10 sometimes.
Makes me wonder how I can raise a family with my mentality.
This is why I need a mature man. Someone who can guide me, whom I can rely on, whom can promise me a good life ahead.
Yet, expectations may fail too.

Another thing is finances.
Without money, you can't have a house, have a decent wedding.
I am not the ostentatious kind. I can make do with a simple wedding, but what about a house?
Isn't it absurd that the HDB costs so much nowadays?
I don't mind a 4 room flat, because I'm living in one right now, BUT, the 4 room flats today are no longer as big as mine.
I will need to buy a 5-rooms flat (that looks like my current 4-rooms), but can I afford it?
I foresee myself making around $2800-$4000 in the future.
But, can I support the housing loans, wedding loans, bills and kids?
The money is getting smaller, and everything costs so bloody expensive.
Can I even afford to become a stay-home mum once I've kids?
I come from a single-income family, where my dad works and my mum takes care of the house.
I used to think this was the norm, but it wasn't.
I find myself privileged that I could enjoy my mum's care - when I was in primary school, I remember my mum bringing food when I had recess, I'd run to the gate and see her and talk to her. When I forgot to bring my homework, I can just call home and my mum would come down to pass me it :) (I live near school). When it rains, my mum is there, waiting for me with an umbrella. When I reach home, I have a ready lunch and dinner. My house is always clean and tidy, even though we are messy. Our mum does all these, while my dad brings home the bacon.
I wish I could do the same to my kids, really. I always feel it is because of my mum's constant presence in every stages of our lives (esp teenage rebellious years) that we did not stray bad.

Argh.
Worries.

Canele Weekday Set Lunch

I'm back at Canele again!

Had the weekday set lunch that costs $15++

Pretty worth if you asked me.

Take a look at our food :)

The couple phones, not. Note 2 on the left, S3 on the right.

hmm, fine tea anyone?

Chicken Caesar Wrap

 Let me tell ya, the FRIES WERE AWESOME.

OMG, THE CHILLI AND KETCHUP TOO

Absolutely love it.

It was a good choice exchanging salad for fries ;)

Sadly, I didn't really like the chicken wrap.

The wrap was so-so; chicken was cold (I thought it was hot, my fault)

And the sauces in it was not really nice.

French Eggs Benedict

Bf ordered this. 

Salad imo was done pretty well.

But the eggs benedicts were average.

The ham and muffins weren't very nice either. 

THE COOKIES AND CREAM MACARONS ARE DA BOMB! <3<3 The coffee one(on the left) was not bad.

deliciousssss

Lastly, our cake of the day- the Opera cake, aka Coffee

I dislike this!

Having tried the triple chocolate cake previously, I had high hopes for their cakes

But the Opera cake turned out blehhhh, it tasted weird on my taste buds

All in all, the meal was decent enough for the price I paid.

Given that there was a main meal, a cake/macarons, and a drink, it was affordable.

Don't mind trying other variations next time :)

Singtel, I'm disappointed with you

I've jumped the bandwagon to the Samsung Galaxy Note 2.
Because the HTC phone I want is not available.
I was a prior HTC user and it served me rather well.
Furthermore, it was a cheaper option.
But Singtel does not have HTC One X+ that I want!

How can such a big telecom not sell it?
So upset about it.
HTC One X+ comes with Beats Earphones too :(

Plus, Singtel now charges an additional $50 on phones for those on corporate plan
Whut? Why do they kick this in NOW, when it was fine in the past?
And, why are you robbing us the luxury of a corporate plan?

Singtel is really getting from bad to worst.
I've to pay an extra $35 for the change to  micro SIM.
Hello? Like this is what I want?
I'm fine with my 3g?
And they took away 10gb of our data plan, but we have to pay the same amount.
Fair? NO.

It's been a few days since I started using Note 2.
Not bad, although I kept complaining about its camera quality.
I prefer's HTC's!
Anyway, am slowly loving the big screen my phone offers.
It's really good for playing games :D
BUT! It's easier for people to check out what you're doing, boohoo!
I bought the white one, but am kinda regretting.
Does Titanium Grey looks better?

Somehow, we love things we don't have -.-

Carlo Rino Wallet

Received a Carlo Rino Wallet today.
A pleasant surprise :)
Carlo Rino is a brand that specializes in bags, wallets and clutches for women.

Carlo Rino was established in 1986, It is a division of Bonia Group, the world's leading brand in making high fashion goods and accessories from the finest materials.
As one of the fastest growing brands, Carlo Rino is set to take the fashion scene to another level with its exciting and unique range of products that are classic, yet fashionable and contemporary.
Carlo Rino is now available in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, China, Japan, Finland and Oman.

The gift is timely for an early birthday and CNY gift for my mum!

(photos taken with Samsung Galaxy Note 2)

Thank you Carlo Rino.
I sure feel lucky :)

Food at ABC Brickworks Food Centre

Raise your hand if you love hawker fare!

'Cause I love it too.

I do hope hawker food continues till I'm old, but apparently, many hawkers are retiring their businesses because nobody wants to take over.

"It's difficult and tedious," they say.

Went to the ABC Brickworks hawker centre near IKEA Alexandra

There's a lot of food choices here, so take your time to choose.

Soyabean + Grass Jelly Drink my bf ordered. He's a weirdo. 70cents for this.

Famous Tiong Bahru Hokkien Mee. $5.  

Drizzling lime juice all over. yums.

 I remembered the last time we came, there was a rather long queue for the hokkien mee.

It was delicioussss

Not quite the same yesterday. 

Perhaps the first always taste the best? (and I guess we were hungry then) 

my bland chicken hor fun. THUMBS DOWN.

 And, if you're looking for some Shanghainese dumpling aka Xiao Long Bao, try this

$4 for 6. 

Overall, its passable, but I've eaten better.

There wasn't much soup in the xiaolongs (as I endearingly call it), but the meat was flavorful.

Not bad for a hawker fare.

Now, I'm craving for it again!

ABC Brickworks Food Centre 6 Jalan Bukit Merah (S)150006

2013: Resolution

I just realized I've not come up with any new year resolutions this year.
If I did not remember wrongly, I didn't have one for 2012 too.
But, 2012 for me, was a rather splendid year.
I get to travel quite a bit, and also met a friend who became the most important person in my life.


For 2013, these are what I wish for:

1. Second Upper Honours
2. A job I am interested in + good pay
3. Fall sick less often - BE REALLY HEALTHY
4. A graduation trip - taiwan, korea, australia, new zealand, china. i'm all fine.
5. Be loved
6. Happy family
7. Better friendships
8. More luck, but I'm already rather contended
9. Good career prospects
10. Less sadness
11. Safety
12. Be more appreciative; and get appreciated
13. At the end of 2013, I'll accomplish what I wished for.